Overlay Applicator Machine and Method of Providing the Same

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/375,829, filed Oct. 2, 2023, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/893,008, filed Aug. 22, 2022, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/005,175, filed Aug. 27, 2020, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/601,816, filed May 22, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/266,845, filed Sep. 15, 2016, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/579,488, filed Dec. 22, 2014, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/513,043, filed Oct. 13, 2014, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/455,700, filed Aug. 8, 2014. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/513,043 also is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/455,700, filed Aug. 8, 2014. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/455,700 claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/863,895, filed Aug. 8, 2013; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/871,864, filed Aug. 29, 2013; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/890,271, filed Oct. 13, 2013. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/513,043 claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/890,271, filed Oct. 13, 2013, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/919,433, filed Dec. 20, 2013. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/579,488 also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/919,433, filed Dec. 20, 2013. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/579,488 also is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/US2014/71767, filed Dec. 20, 2014, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/919,433, filed Dec. 20, 2013. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/266,845 also is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/566,345, filed May 27, 2016, and U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/566,348, filed May 27, 2016. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/601,816 also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/414,768, filed Oct. 30, 2016; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/343,679, filed May 31, 2016; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/339,692, filed May 20, 2016.

U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 14/455,700, 14/513,043, 14/579,488, 15/266,845, 15/601,816, 17/005,175, 17/893,008, and 18/375,829; U.S. Design patent application Ser. Nos. 29/566,345 and 29/566,348; International Application No. PCT/US2014/71767; and U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 61/863,895, 61/871,864, 61/890,271, 61/919,433, 62/339,692, 62/343,679, and 62/414,768 are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

This disclosure relates generally to overlays, and relates more particularly to overlay applicators and related machines and cradles for applying overlays to electronic devices.

Electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablet computing devices, media players, etc., have gained widespread popularity. These devices generally have screens, and many of these devices have touchscreens, such as capacitive touchscreens. To protect these screens, many manufacturers now produce clear film overlays, which can be applied to the screens to keep the screens clear and protect against damage, such as accidental scratching. Many of these films include a self-wetting adhesive to adhere to the screens of the electronic devices. Oftentimes, application of an overlay to the screen of a device results in misalignment of the overlay on the device, air bubbles between the overlay and the screen of the device, and/or dirt (such as dust, fingerprints, oil, and/or other particulates) between the overlay and the screen of the device.

For simplicity and clarity of illustration, the drawing figures illustrate the general manner of construction, and descriptions and details of well-known features and techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present disclosure. Additionally, elements in the drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals in different figures denote the same elements.

The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments described herein are, for example, capable of operation in sequences other than those illustrated or otherwise described herein. Furthermore, the terms “include,” and “have,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus.

The terms “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “over,” “under,” and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for descriptive purposes and not necessarily for describing permanent relative positions. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments of the apparatus, methods, and/or articles of manufacture described herein are, for example, capable of operation in other orientations than those illustrated or otherwise described herein.

The terms “couple,” “coupled,” “couples,” “coupling,” and the like should be broadly understood and refer to connecting two or more elements mechanically and/or otherwise. Two or more electrical elements may be electrically coupled together, but not be mechanically or otherwise coupled together. Coupling may be for any length of time, e.g., permanent or semi-permanent or only for an instant. “Electrical coupling” and the like should be broadly understood and include electrical coupling of all types. The absence of the word “removably,” “removable,” and the like near the word “coupled,” and the like does not mean that the coupling, etc. in question is or is not removable. “Mechanical coupling” and the like should be broadly understood and include mechanical coupling of all types.

The absence of the word “removably,” “removable,” and the like near the word “coupled,” and the like does not mean that the coupling, etc. in question is or is not removable.

As defined herein, two or more elements are “integral” if they are comprised of the same piece of material. As defined herein, two or more elements are “non-integral” if each is comprised of a different piece of material.

As defined herein, “approximately” can, in some embodiments, mean within plus or minus ten percent of the stated value. In other embodiments, “approximately” can mean within plus or minus five percent of the stated value. In further embodiments, “approximately” can mean within plus or minus three percent of the stated value. In yet other embodiments, “approximately” can mean within plus or minus one percent of the stated value.

Various embodiments include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay. The overlay can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The overlay applicator also can include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The overlay applicator further can include a protective film removably attached to the top side of the overlay. The overlay applicator also can include an alignment tab. The alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The overlay applicator further can include a pull tab. The pull can include a wiper. The pull tab, including the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner and can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent. The pull tab, including the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that, when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can be configured to wipe across and clean the screen of the electronic device.

A number of embodiments can include a method of providing an overlay applicator. The method can include providing an overlay. The overlay can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The method also can include providing an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The method further can include providing a protective film removably attached to the top side of the overlay. The method also can include providing an alignment tab. The alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The method further can include providing a pull tab. The pull tab can include a wiper. The pull tab, including the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner and can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent. The pull tab, including the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that, when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can be configured to wipe across and clean the screen of the electronic device.

Some embodiments include a machine. The machine can include a base. The machine also can include a carriage. The carriage can include a first cradle configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The carriage also can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The machine further can include a handle assembly. The handle assemble can include a handle and a pulling mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of the overlay applicator. The machine can be configured such that the handle assembly can be pulled in a first direction relative to the base from a first handle position to a second handle position. The machine can be configured such that when the handle assembly is moved from the first handle position to the second handle position, the carriage can move in a second direction relative to the base from a first carriage position to a second carriage position. The second direction can be opposite the first direction. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base is engaged with the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism is engaged with the pull tab of the overlay applicator, (c) the first cradle is holding the first electronic device, and (d) the handle assembly is pulled in the first direction relative to the base from the first handle position to the second handle position, an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator can be removed from an overlay of the overlay applicator starting at a leading edge of the overlay and continuing to a trailing edge of the overlay to expose an adhesive agent of the overlay to a screen of the first electronic device.

Many embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method can include providing a base. The method also can include providing a carriage. The carriage can include a first cradle configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The carriage also can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The method further can include providing a handle assembly. The handle assembly can include a handle and a pulling mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of the overlay applicator. The machine can be configured such that the handle assembly can be pulled in a first direction relative to the base from a first handle position to a second handle position. The machine can be configured such that when the handle assembly is moved from the first handle position to the second handle position, the carriage can move in a second direction relative to the base from a first carriage position to a second carriage position. The second direction can be opposite the first direction. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base is engaged with the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism is engaged with the pull tab of the overlay applicator, (c) the first cradle is holding the first electronic device, and (d) the handle assembly is pulled in the first direction relative to the base from the first handle position to the second handle position, an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator can be removed from an overlay of the overlay applicator starting at a leading edge of the overlay and continuing to a trailing edge of the overlay to expose an adhesive agent of the overlay of the overlay applicator to a screen of the first electronic device.

Several embodiments include a machine. The machine can include a base. The machine also can include a cradle configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The machine further can include an alignment piece hingedly attached to the base. The alignment piece can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The machine also can include a pulling piece hingedly attached to the base. The pulling piece can include a pulling mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of the overlay applicator. The machine can be configured such that the pulling piece can be rotated relative to the base in a first direction from a first pulling piece position to a second pulling piece position. The first pulling piece position can be proximate to the cradle. The machine can be configured such that the alignment piece can be rotated relative to the base in the first direction from a first alignment piece position to a second alignment piece position. The second alignment piece position can be proximate to the cradle. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base is engaged with the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism is engaged with the pull tab of the overlay applicator, (c) the cradle is holding the first electronic device, and (d) the pulling piece is rotated relative to the base in the first direction from the first pulling piece position to the second pulling piece position, the alignment piece can be rotated relative to the base in the first direction from the first alignment piece position to the second alignment piece position, and an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator can be removed from an overlay of the overlay applicator to expose an adhesive agent of an overlay to a screen of the first electronic device.

Further embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method can include providing a base. The method also can include providing a cradle configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The method further can include providing an alignment piece hingedly attached to the base. The alignment piece can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The method also can include providing a pulling piece hingedly attached to the base. The pulling piece can include a pulling mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of the overlay applicator. The machine can be configured such that the pulling piece can be rotated relative to the base in a first direction from a first pulling piece position to a second pulling piece position. The first pulling piece position can be proximate to the cradle. The machine can be configured such that the alignment piece can be rotated relative to the base in the first direction from a first alignment piece position to a second alignment piece position. The second alignment piece position can be proximate to the cradle. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base is engaged with the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism is engaged with the pull tab of the overlay applicator, (c) the cradle is holding the first electronic device, and (d) the pulling piece is rotated relative to the base in the first direction from the first pulling piece position to the second pulling piece position, the alignment piece can be rotated relative to the base in the first direction from the first alignment piece position to the second alignment piece position to pull the pull tab of the overlay applicator, and an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator can be removed from an overlay of the overlay applicator to expose an adhesive agent of an overlay to a screen of the first electronic device.

Yet further embodiments include a method of using an overlay applicator to apply an overlay to a screen of an electronic device. The method can include attaching the overlay applicator to a first apparatus securely holding the electronic device. The overlay applicator can include an overlay. The overlay can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The overlay applicator also can include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The overlay applicator further can include protective film removably attached to the top side of the overlay. The overlay applicator also can include an alignment tab. The alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism configured to engage with an alignment base of the first apparatus. The overlay applicator further can include a pull tab. The pull can include a wiper. The method also can include pulling the pull tab across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent to the screen of the electronic device.

Still further embodiments include a method of providing an overlay applicator. The method can include providing an adhesive release liner including a top side and a bottom side. The method also can include providing a pull tab including a top side and a bottom side. The method further can include attaching a wiper to the top side of the pull tab. The method additionally can include providing an overlay layer including a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The method further can include attaching the bottom side of the overlay layer to the top side of the adhesive release liner. The method additionally can include providing a protective film layer including a top side and a bottom side. The method further can include attaching the bottom side of the protective film layer to the top side of the overlay layer. The method additionally can include cutting the protective film layer and the overlay layer to create an interface slit between an alignment tab and a device portion, and to create a tail slit between a tail portion and the device portion. The method further can include attaching a sticker to the top side of the protective film. The sticker can span the interface slit between the device portion and the alignment tab. The device portion of the overlay layer can be configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The device portion can have dimensions approximately the same as dimensions of the screen of the electronic device.

Additional embodiments include a cradle. The cradle can include a base. The cradle also can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The cradle further can include one or more frame pieces configured to securely hold an electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position with respect to the alignment base. The base, the alignment base, and the one or more frame pieces can be configured to hold the overlay applicator between the base and a screen of the electronic device when the screen of the electronic device is facing toward the base; and facilitate applying an overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device.

Further embodiments include a method of providing a cradle. The method can include providing a base. The method also can include providing an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The method further can include providing one or more frame pieces configured to securely hold an electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position with respect to the alignment base. The base, the alignment base, and the one or more frame pieces can be configured to hold the overlay applicator between the base and a screen of the electronic device when the screen of the electronic device is facing toward the base; and facilitate applying an overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device.

Still further embodiments include a machine. The machine can include a base. The base can include a first end and a second end. The base also can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab. The first alignment tab can include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment tab can include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base can include a first side proximate the first end of the base. The first side can be configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The alignment base also can include a second side proximate the second end of the base. The second side can be configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The base further can include a pull slot. The machine further can include a cradle located between the first side of the alignment base and the second side of the alignment base. The cradle can be configured to securely hold an electronic device. The machine additionally can include a slider configured to move between the first and second ends of the base. The slider can include a bar. The bar can be configured to press an overlay of the overlay applicator toward a screen of the electronic device when the slider is moved between the first and second ends of the base.

Yet further embodiments can include a method of providing a machine. The method can include providing a base. The base can include a first end and a second end. The base also can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab. The first alignment tab can include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment tab can include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base can include a first side proximate the first end of the base. The first side can be configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The alignment base also can include a second side proximate the second end of the base. The second side can be configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The base further can include a pull slot. The method further can include providing a cradle located between the first side of the alignment base and the second side of the alignment base. The cradle can be configured to securely hold an electronic device. The method additionally can include providing a slider configured to move between the first and second ends of the base. The slider can include a bar. The bar can be configured to press an overlay of the overlay applicator toward a screen of the electronic device when the slider is moved between the first and second ends of the base.

Additional embodiments can include a machine. The machine can include a base. The machine also can include a cradle configured to securely hold an electronic device. The cradle can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The machine further can include an arm. The arm can include an expandable bladder and a pumping mechanism configured to inflate the expandable bladder. The arm can be configured to be hingedly rotated between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured such that when the arm is in the closed configuration and the expandable bladder is inflated, the expandable bladder can press an overlay of the overlay applicator toward a screen of the electronic device to adhere an adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device.

Further embodiments can include a method of providing a machine. The method can include providing a base. The method also can include providing a cradle configured to securely hold an electronic device. The cradle can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The method further can include providing an arm. The arm can include an expandable bladder and a pumping mechanism configured to inflate the expandable bladder. The arm can be configured to be hingedly rotated between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured such that when the arm is in the closed configuration and the expandable bladder is inflated, the expandable bladder can press an overlay of the overlay applicator toward a screen of the electronic device to adhere an adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device.

Additional embodiments can include a machine. The machine can include a support base. The machine also can include a first cradle configured to hold a first electronic device. The machine further can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the first electronic device. The machine also can include a lid hingedly attached to the support base. The machine can be configured such that the lid can be rotated with respect to the support base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured in the closed configuration to facilitate applying the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

Further embodiments can include a method of providing a machine. The method can include providing a support base. The method also can include providing a first cradle configured to hold a first electronic device. The method further can include providing an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the first electronic device. The method also can include providing a lid hingedly attached to the support base. The machine can be configured such that the lid can be rotated with respect to the support base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured in the closed configuration to facilitate applying the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

Still further embodiments can include a cradle. The cradle can include a device slot configured to securely hold an electronic device. The cradle also can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab. The first alignment tab can include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment tab can include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base can include a first side configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The alignment base also can include a second side configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The cradle further can include a pull slot disposed between the device slot and the second side of the alignment base.

Yet further embodiments can include a method of providing a cradle. The method can include providing a device slot configured to securely hold an electronic device. The method also can include providing an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab. The first alignment tab can include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment tab can include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base can include a first side configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The alignment base also can include a second side configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The method further can include providing a pull slot disposed between the device slot and the second side of the alignment base.

Additional embodiments can include a set of cradles. The set of cradles can include a first cradle. The first cradle can include a first device slot including first dimensions and configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The first cradle also can include a first alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a first overlay applicator. The first overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the first electronic device. The set of cradles also can include a second cradle. The second cradle can include a second device slot including second dimensions and configured to securely hold a second electronic device. The second cradle also can include a second alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a second overlay applicator. The second overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the second electronic device. The first dimensions of the first device slot of the first cradle can be different from the second dimensions of the second device slot of the second cradle. The first cradle and the second cradle can be configured to be stacked in a first coterminous configuration.

Further embodiments can include a method of providing a set of cradles. The method can include providing a first cradle. The first cradle can include a first device slot including first dimensions and configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The first cradle also can include a first alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a first overlay applicator. The first overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the first electronic device. The method also can include providing a second cradle. The second cradle can include a second device slot including second dimensions and configured to securely hold a second electronic device. The second cradle also can include a second alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a second overlay applicator. The second overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the second electronic device. The first dimensions of the first device slot of the first cradle can be different from the second dimensions of the second device slot of the second cradle. The first cradle and the second cradle can be configured to be stacked in a first coterminous configuration.

Still further embodiments can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay including a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The overlay applicator also can include an adhesive release liner including a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The overlay applicator further can include an alignment tab including an alignment mechanism. The overlay applicator also can include a pull tab. The overlay applicator further can include a wiper. The wiper can include a surface and a first slot extending at least partially through the surface of the wiper. The wiper can be attached to the pull tab. The pull tab, the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner and can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent. The pull tab, the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that, when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can wipe across and clean the screen of the electronic device.

Yet further embodiments can include a method of providing an overlay applicator. The method can include providing an overlay comprising a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The method also can include providing an adhesive release liner comprising a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The method further can include providing an alignment tab including an alignment mechanism. The method also can include providing a pull tab. The method further can include providing a wiper. The wiper can include a surface and a first slot extending at least partially through the surface of the wiper. The method also can include attaching the wiper to the pull tab. The pull tab, the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner and can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent. The pull tab, the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that, when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can wipe across and clean the screen of the electronic device.

Additional embodiments can include a system. The system can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay including a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include a first adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The overlay applicator also can include an adhesive release liner including a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the first adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The overlay applicator further can include a protective film removably attached to the top side of the overlay. The overlay applicator also can include an alignment tab including an alignment mechanism. The overlay applicator also can include a pull tab. The system also can include a sticker assembly. The sticker assembly can include a sticker including a top side and a bottom side and an end portion. The bottom side can include a second adhesive agent configured to removably adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The sticker assembly also can include a release liner removably attached to the bottom side of the sticker. The release liner can include a device portion and an end portion. The end portion of the release liner can be removably attached to the end portion of the sticker. The sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the device portion of the release liner is removed to expose the second adhesive agent, the second adhesive agent of the bottom side of the sticker can be adhered to the screen of the electronic device, and the end portion of the sticker can be folded back over the top side of the sticker to expose the end portion of the release liner. The pull tab and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner. The sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is folded back over the top side of the sticker and the end portion of the release liner is removed from the sticker to expose the second adhesive agent, the end portion of the sticker can be adhered to the pull tab while the pull tab is folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner. The overlay applicator and sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is adhered to the pull tab, the pull tab can be pulled to remove the sticker from the screen of the electronic device and to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the first adhesive agent to the screen of the device. The sticker can be configured to remove dust from the screen of the electronic device when the sticker is removed from the screen of the electronic device.

Further embodiments include a method. The method can include providing an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay including a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include a first adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The overlay applicator also can include an adhesive release liner including a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the first adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The overlay applicator further can include a protective film removably attached to the top side of the overlay. The overlay applicator also can include an alignment tab including an alignment mechanism. The overlay applicator also can include a pull tab. The method also can include providing a sticker assembly. The sticker assembly can include a sticker including a top side and a bottom side and an end portion. The bottom side can include a second adhesive agent configured to removably adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The sticker assembly also can include a release liner removably attached to the bottom side of the sticker. The release liner can include a device portion and an end portion. The end portion of the release liner can be removably attached to the end portion of the sticker. The sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the device portion of the release liner is removed to expose the second adhesive agent, the second adhesive agent of the bottom side of the sticker can be adhered to the screen of the electronic device, and the end portion of the sticker can be folded back over the top side of the sticker to expose the end portion of the release liner. The pull tab and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner. The sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is folded back over the top side of the sticker and the end portion of the release liner is removed from the sticker to expose the second adhesive agent, the end portion of the sticker can be adhered to the pull tab while the pull tab is folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner. The overlay applicator and sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is adhered to the pull tab, the pull tab can be pulled to remove the sticker from the screen of the electronic device and to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the first adhesive agent to the screen of the device. The sticker can be configured to remove dust from the screen of the electronic device when the sticker is removed from the screen of the electronic device.

Additional embodiments include an overlay applicator tray. The overlay applicator tray can include a cradle including a device slot. The device slot can be configured to securely hold an electronic device in the device slot. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer. The overlay layer can include a first side and a second side. The second side can be configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The overlay applicator also can include a release liner. The release liner can be configured to be removed from the second side of the overlay layer to permit the second side of the overlay layer to be adhered to the screen of the electronic device. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator such that the overlay layer is aligned with the screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot as the overlay applicator is applied to the screen of the electronic device.

A number of embodiments can include an overlay applicator tray. The overlay applicator tray can include a cradle including a device slot. The device slot can be configured to securely hold an electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can be configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner can be removable from and/or removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece can align the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot. In some embodiments, the alignment of the overlay layer with the screen by the alignment piece is automatic or self-aligned.

Embodiments also can include an overlay applicator tray. The overlay applicator tray can include a cradle including a device slot. The device slot can be configured to hold an electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include a first side and a second side. In some embodiments, the first side is a bottom side, and the second side is a top side, and in other embodiments, the first side is a top side, and the second side is a bottom side. The first side can be configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner can be removable from and/or removably attached to the first side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece can align the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is held in the device slot. In some embodiments, the device slot can hold the electronic device in the cradle in a secure manner, and in the same or different embodiments, the alignment of the overlay layer with the screen by the alignment piece is automatic or self-aligned.

Further embodiments can include a method. The method can include inserting an electronic device into a device slot of a cradle of an overlay applicator tray. The device slot can be configured to securely hold the electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray can include an overlay applicator and an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The method also can include rotating the overlay applicator with respect to the cradle to apply an overlay layer of the overlay applicator to a screen of the electronic device. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can be configured to be adhered to the screen. The alignment piece can align the overlay layer with the screen and maintain the coupling of the cradle to the overlay applicator as the overlay layer is applied to the screen. In some embodiments, the alignment of the overlay layer with the screen by the alignment piece is automatic or self-aligned.

Further embodiments can include a method. The method can include inserting an electronic device into a device slot of a cradle of an overlay applicator tray. The device slot can be configured to hold the electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray can include an overlay applicator and an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The method also can include rotating the overlay applicator with respect to the cradle to apply an overlay layer of the overlay applicator to a screen of the electronic device. The overlay layer can include a first side and a second side. In some embodiments, the first side is a bottom side, and the second side is a top side, and in other embodiments, the first side is a top side, and the second side is a bottom side. The first side can be configured to be adhered to the screen. The alignment piece can align the overlay layer with the screen and maintain the coupling of the cradle to the overlay applicator as the overlay layer is applied to the screen. In some embodiments, the device slot can hold the electronic device in the cradle in a secure manner, and in the same or different embodiments, the alignment of the overlay layer with the screen by the alignment piece is automatic or self-aligned.

Additional embodiments can include an apparatus. The apparatus can include an overlay including a top side and a bottom side. The apparatus also can include an adhesive component including a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive component can be adhered to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive component can be configured to adhere the bottom side of the overlay to a screen of an electronic device in a single-use application of the overlay by adhering the bottom side of the adhesive component to the screen of the electronic device. The apparatus can be configured such that, when the overlay is removed from being adhered to the screen of the electronic device after the single-use application of the overlay, at least a portion of the adhesive component is detached from at least a portion of the overlay.

Further embodiments can include a method. The method can include providing an overlay. The overlay can include a top side and a bottom side. The method also can include providing an adhesive component. The adhesive component can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive component can be adhered to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive component can be configured to adhere the bottom side of the overlay to a screen of an electronic device in a single-use application of the overlay by adhering the bottom side of the adhesive component to the screen of the electronic device. The overlay and the adhesive component can be configured such that, when the overlay is removed from being adhered to the screen of the electronic device after the single-use application of the overlay, at least a portion of the adhesive component can be detached from at least a portion of the overlay.

Additional embodiments include a machine. The machine can include a base including a first cradle. The first cradle can include a device slot being configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The machine also can include an alignment piece hingedly attached to the base at a hinge. The alignment piece can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The machine additionally can include a pulling piece movably attached to the base. The pulling piece can be configured to remove an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator to expose an adhesive agent of an overlay of the overlay applicator when the alignment piece is rotated relative to the base around the hinge from a first alignment piece position to a second alignment piece position.

Additional embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method can include providing a machine including a base including a first cradle. The first cradle can include a device slot being configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The method also can include providing an alignment piece hingedly attached to the base at a hinge. The alignment piece can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The method additionally can include providing a pulling piece movably attached to the base. The pulling piece can be configured to remove an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator to expose an adhesive agent of an overlay of the overlay applicator when the alignment piece is rotated relative to the base around the hinge from a first alignment piece position to a second alignment piece position.

Further embodiments include an overlay applicator tray including a cradle including a device slot. The device slot is configured to securely hold an electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner is removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece aligns the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot. The overlay applicator tray further can include a first pull tab on the adhesive release liner. The first pull tab is configured to be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay layer and expose an adhesive of the overlay layer.

Additional embodiments include a method including inserting an electronic device into a device slot of a cradle of an overlay applicator tray. The device slot is configured to securely hold the electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray can include an overlay applicator and an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The method also can include rotating the overlay applicator with respect to the cradle to apply an overlay layer of the overlay applicator to a screen of the electronic device. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The overlay applicator further can include an adhesive release liner removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay layer. The bottom side is configured to be adhered to the screen. The alignment piece aligns the overlay layer with the screen and maintains the coupling of the cradle to the overlay applicator as the overlay layer is applied to the screen. The adhesive release liner is removed from the bottom side of the overlay layer using a first pull tab on the adhesive release liner. The first pull tab is configured to be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay layer and expose an adhesive of the overlay layer.

Additional embodiments can include a machine. The machine can include a base. The machine also can include a cradle configured to hold an electronic device. The machine further can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the electronic device. The machine also can include a lid hingedly attached to the base. The machine can be configured such that the lid can be rotated with respect to the base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured in the closed configuration to facilitate applying the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device.

Further embodiments can include a method of providing a machine. The method can include providing a base. The method also can include providing a cradle configured to hold an electronic device. The method further can include providing an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the electronic device. The method also can include providing a lid hingedly attached to the base. The machine can be configured such that the lid can be rotated with respect to the base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured in the closed configuration to facilitate applying the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device.

Additional embodiments can include an overlay applicator tray. The overlay applicator tray can include a cradle including a device slot configured to hold an electronic device. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include an adhesive side configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the adhesive side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece can be configured to align the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is held in the device slot. The overlay applicator can be pre-aligned and attached during manufacturing with the device slot of the cradle using the alignment piece. The overlay applicator tray further can include a pull tab configured to be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the adhesive side of the overlay layer and expose the adhesive side of the overlay layer.

Further embodiments can include a method of providing an overlay applicator tray. The method can include providing a cradle including a device slot configured to hold an electronic device. The method also can include providing an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include an adhesive side configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the adhesive side of the overlay layer. The method additionally can include providing an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece can be configured to align the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is held in the device slot. The overlay applicator can be pre-aligned and attached during manufacturing with the device slot of the cradle using the alignment piece. The method further can include providing a pull tab configured to be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the adhesive side of the overlay layer and expose the adhesive side of the overlay layer

Various embodiments of an overlay applicator can be configured to facilitate application of an overlay on the screen of a device. In some embodiments, the overlay applicator can be configured to facilitate removing dust from the screen of the device immediately before application. In certain embodiments, the overlay applicator can facilitate keeping dust and fingerprints from coming into contact with adhesive on the overlay. In various embodiments, the overlay applicator can be configured to facilitate alignment of the overlay with the screen of the device during application.

1 FIG. 100 100 100 110 120 130 140 150 130 130 130 130 130 133 130 130 134 130 130 131 132 131 131 132 130 Turning to the drawings,illustrates an exploded view showing various elements of an overlay applicator. Overlay applicatoris merely exemplary and embodiments of the overlay applicator are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include an alignment tab, a protective film, an overlay, an adhesive release liner, and/or a pull tab. Overlaycan be a protective film for protecting the screen of an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a smart phone, such as an iPhone, developed and sold by Apple, Inc., of Cupertino, California, among other devices. Overlaycan be made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or another suitable material. Overlaycan have dimensions such that it partially or fully covers the screen of the electronic device. In some embodiments, overlaycan have one or more holes, slots, or apertures. For example, overlaycan include a speaker slot, which can allow sound from a speaker on the device to pass through overlay. Overlaycan include a button slot, which can allow a user to push a button on the face of the device without touching, stretching, or otherwise affecting overlay. Overlaycan include a top sideand a bottom side. In some embodiments, top sidecan include a hard coating. In certain embodiments, top sidecan include an optical coating. In many embodiments, bottom sidecan include an adhesive agent to adhere overlayto the screen of the device.

120 131 130 120 130 120 129 128 120 130 130 120 120 130 120 120 131 130 120 120 123 124 133 134 120 130 In a number of embodiments, protective filmcan be attached to top sideof overlay. In many embodiments, protective filmcan have dimensions substantially similar to the dimensions of overlay. Protective filmcan have a first sideand a second side. Protective filmcan provide protection for the hard coating or optical coating on overlayduring installation of overlayon the device. In some embodiments, protective filmcan be a thick flexible film and can have a thickness of approximately 0.1 to approximately 0.4 millimeters (mm), for example. In many embodiments, protective filmdoes not stretch or distort, which can advantageously facilitate alignment of overlayon the device. In a number of embodiments, protective filmcan be made of a suitable plastic or paper, or another suitable material. Protective filmcan be configured such that it can be peeled away from top sideof overlay. In certain embodiments, protective filmcan include one of more holes, slots, or apertures. For example, protective filmcan include a speaker slotand a button slot, which can be aligned with speaker slotand button slotwhen protective filmis attached to overlay.

120 121 110 112 120 131 130 121 120 112 110 120 110 110 120 110 120 110 120 110 115 110 120 115 110 120 130 130 115 110 130 110 120 120 110 120 110 115 In some embodiments, protective filmcan include an adhesive region, which can be adhered to alignment tabat an adhesive region. In many embodiments, protective filmcan be removably attached to top sideof overlay. In certain embodiments, adhesive regionof protective filmcan be adhered to adhesive regionof alignment tabusing an adhesive agent. In some embodiments, protective filmcan be attached to alignment tabusing a suitable fastening mechanism, such as one or more rivets or hook and loop tape, as examples. When alignment tabis attached to protective film, alignment tabcan extend beyond protective film, in some embodiments, such that a portion of alignment tabis not adhered to or touching protective film. In some embodiments, alignment tabcan include an alignment mechanismat the portion of alignment tabthat is not adhered to or touching protective film. Alignment mechanismcan facilitate aligning alignment tab, protective film, and overlaywith various features of the device during application of overlay. Alignment mechanismcan be one or more holes, slots, or other suitable alignment aid features. In some embodiments, alignment tabdoes not stretch or distort, which can help facilitate accurate alignment of overlayon the device. Alignment tabcan be made of plastic or cardboard, and can be thicker than protective film. In certain embodiments, protective filmand at least at portion of alignment tabcan be integral, or in other words, made of the same piece of material. In such embodiments, protective filmcan be made of a thicker material, such as alignment tab, so as to provide sufficient structural support for alignment mechanism.

140 132 130 140 130 140 149 148 132 130 140 132 130 140 132 130 132 130 140 140 140 140 140 132 130 140 140 143 144 133 134 140 130 In a number of embodiments, adhesive release linercan be attached to bottom sideof overlay. In many embodiments, adhesive release linercan have dimensions substantially similar to the dimensions of overlay. Adhesive release linercan have a first sideand a second side. By being attached to bottom sideof overlay, adhesive release linercan keep the adhesive agent on bottom sidecovered and protected until the overlayis ready to be adhered to the screen of the device. In many embodiments, a top side of adhesive release linercan be removably attached to bottom sideof overlay, and/or can be configured to protect the adhesive agent on bottom sideof overlayfrom contaminants. In some embodiments, adhesive release linercan be a thin flexible film and can have a thickness of approximately 0.1 mm to approximately 0.25 mm. In certain embodiments, adhesive release linercan be made of a material that can stretch and/or distort. In certain other embodiments, adhesive release linercan be made of a material that does not stretch or distort. In a number of embodiments, adhesive release linercan be made of a suitable thin plastic film or paper, or another suitable material. Adhesive release linercan be configured such that it can be peeled away from bottom sideof overlay. In certain embodiments, adhesive release linercan include one of more holes, slots, or apertures. For example, adhesive release linercan include a speaker slotand a button slot, which can be aligned with speaker slotand button slotwhen adhesive release lineris attached to overlay.

150 140 150 159 158 140 142 148 150 151 159 142 140 151 150 140 150 150 140 110 140 150 140 150 159 158 150 149 148 140 150 140 150 159 149 140 150 140 140 132 130 150 140 150 140 150 140 In some embodiments, pull tabcan facilitate removal of adhesive release liner. Pull tabcan include a first sideand a second side. In some embodiments, adhesive release linercan include an adhesive regionat second side, which can be adhered to pull tabat an adhesive regionat first side. In certain embodiments, adhesive regionof adhesive release linercan be adhered to adhesive regionof pull tabusing an adhesive agent. In other embodiments, adhesive release linercan be attached to pull tabusing another suitable fastening mechanism, such as rivets or hook and loop tape. When pull tabis attached to adhesive release liner, alignment tabcan extend beyond adhesive release liner, such that a portion of pull tabis not adhered to or touching adhesive release liner. In a number of embodiments, pull tabcan have a dimension such that a distance from first sideto second sideof pull tabis longer than a dimension from first sideto second sideof adhesive release liner. In many embodiments, when pull tabis attached to adhesive release liner, pull tabcan be folded back near first sideand can extend across the length of and beyond first sideof adhesive release liner. In a number of embodiments, pull tabcan be folded across the bottom side of adhesive release linerand pulled to remove adhesive release linerfrom bottom sideof overlayto expose the adhesive agent. Pull tabcan be made of a flexible plastic or paper, or another suitable material. In certain embodiments, adhesive release linerand pull tabcan be integral. In such embodiments, adhesive release linercan be made of a thicker material, pull tab, so as to provide sufficient structural support for pulling on adhesive release liner.

150 156 156 150 156 150 150 156 150 130 In some embodiments, pull tabcan include a pulling aid. Pulling aidcan facilitate pulling pull tab, and can be or include one or more holes, slots, grooves, ridges, channels, etc. For example, pulling aidcan be two holes in which a user can place two fingers to assist in pulling pull tabor in which an applicator machine can insert tabs to engage with pull tab. Pulling aidcan also assist a user in differentiating the ends of pull taband in knowing which end to pull when installing overlayon the device.

100 150 157 157 130 130 157 150 157 157 157 150 157 In many embodiments, overlay applicatorand/or pull tabcan include a wiper. Wipercan remove dust from the screen of the device and can facilitate application of overlayto the screen of the device without dust between overlayand the screen. In a number of embodiments, wipercan be adhered to a top side of pull tab. Wipercan be made of microfiber cloth, soft silicone, an extruded rubber profile wiper blade, and/or other suitable materials. In various embodiments, wipercan be a solid block, a row of fins, or of another suitable form for cleaning the screen of the device. In many embodiments, wipercan be configured such that when pull tabis pulled, wipercan wipe across and clean the screen of the device, as described below in further detail. In a number of embodiments, the wiper can be configured to wipe across a length of the screen of the device. In some embodiments, the length of the screen of the device can be greater than a width of the screen of the device.

100 120 130 140 120 130 140 120 130 140 110 120 150 140 120 110 140 130 120 130 140 120 In many embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be manufactured such that protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linerare each attached and are coterminous with each other. For example, protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linercan be attached and then cut, such that the sides and other features of protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linerare aligned. Alignment tabcan then be adhered to protective film, and pull tabcan be adhered to adhesive release liner. In certain embodiments, as described above, protective filmand at least a portion of alignment tabcan be integral. For example, adhesive release linercan be adhered to overlayand overlay can be adhered to protective film, and overlayand adhesive release linercan be cut to size without cutting protective film.

2 FIG. 200 100 130 200 200 100 210 220 210 211 220 220 210 211 220 211 210 220 210 212 115 212 115 212 115 115 212 130 130 140 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a systemfor using overlay applicatorto apply overlayto a device. Systemis merely exemplary and embodiments of the system are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The system can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Systemcan include overlay applicator, a frame, and a device(e.g., a smart phone). Framecan include a holein which devicecan be placed with the screen of devicefacing upwards or away from frame. In some embodiments, holeis conformal with device. In other embodiments, holecan have dimensions large enough that it can fit around a several different electronic devices. Framecan have a height substantially similar to the height of device. In many embodiments, framecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanism. In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism. Alignment baseand alignment mechanismcan be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanismis engaged with alignment base, overlaycan be positioned directly above the screen of the device, and aligned such that overlaywill be adhered in an accurate position on the screen when adhesive release lineris removed.

100 130 220 210 150 158 150 140 148 149 100 210 115 212 210 220 220 210 200 157 220 210 150 156 157 220 220 150 140 132 130 130 220 130 220 130 220 130 220 120 130 110 120 120 130 220 210 130 2 FIG. 1 FIG. In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be used to apply overlayto devicein frame. Pull tabcan be folded such that second sideof pull tabis pulled under adhesive release linerfrom second sideto first side, as shown in. Overlay applicatorcan be placed on framesuch that alignment mechanismengages with alignment base. Framecan be placed over devicewith the screen of devicefacing up. In many embodiments, by placing frameover device, wipercan come in contact with the screen of device. While holding frame, a user can pull on pull tab, e.g., by using pulling aid, such that wiperis pulled across the screen of device, which can remove dust or other particles from the screen of device. In a number of embodiments, as pull tabis pulled, adhesive release lineris removed from bottom side() of overlay, and overlayadheres to the screen of devicein an accurately aligned position. After overlayis adhered to the screen of device, the user can smooth overlayon deviceto remove any bubbles between overlayand the screen of device. Protective filmcan be removed from overlay. In some embodiments, protective film can be removed by lifting and/or pulling alignment tab. In many embodiments, protective filmis removed after smoothing out any bubbles, so that protective filmcan prevent damage to overlayfrom forceful pushing or rubbing involved in smoothing the bubbles. For example, optical coated overlays can be damaged by objects, such as credit cards, being used to smooth out bubbles. Devicecan be removed from framewith overlayinstalled.

3 FIG. 300 100 130 300 300 100 310 320 310 311 320 310 311 320 311 311 310 320 310 312 115 312 115 312 115 115 312 130 130 140 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a systemfor using overlay applicatorto apply overlayto a device. Systemis merely exemplary and embodiments of the system are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The system can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Systemcan include overlay applicator, a cradle, and a device(e.g., a smart phone). Cradlecan include a slotin which devicecan be placed with screen facing upwards or away from cradle. In some embodiments, slotis conformal with device. In other embodiments, slotcan have dimensions large enough that several different electronic devices can fit within it. Slotcan have sides and a bottom, and cradlecan have a height greater than the height of device. In many embodiments, cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanism. In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism. Alignment baseand alignment mechanismcan be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanismis engaged with alignment base, overlaycan be positioned directly above the screen of the device, and aligned such that overlaywill be adhered in an accurate position on the screen when adhesive release lineris removed.

100 130 320 310 150 158 150 140 148 149 320 310 320 100 310 115 312 110 210 157 320 310 150 156 157 320 320 150 140 132 130 130 320 130 320 130 320 130 320 120 130 120 110 120 120 130 320 310 130 3 FIG. 1 FIG. In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be used to apply overlayto devicein cradle. Pull tabcan be folded such that second sideof pull tabis pulled under adhesive release linerfrom second sideto first side, as shown in. Devicecan be placed in cradle, with the screen of devicefacing up. Overlay applicatorcan be placed on cradlesuch that alignment mechanismengages with alignment base. In many embodiments, by placing overlay applicatoron cradle, wipercan come in contact with the screen of device. While holding cradle, a user can pull on pull tab, e.g., by using pulling aid, such that wiperis pulled across the screen of device, which can remove dust or other particles from the screen of device. In a number of embodiments, as pull tabis pulled, adhesive release lineris removed from bottom side() of overlay, and overlayadheres to the screen of devicein an accurately aligned position. After overlayis adhered to the screen of device, the user can smooth overlayon deviceto remove any bubbles between overlayand the screen of device. Protective filmcan be removed from overlay. In some embodiments, protective filmcan be removed by lifting and/or pulling alignment tab. In many embodiments, protective filmis removed after smoothing out any bubbles, so that protective filmcan prevent damage to overlayfrom forceful pushing or rubbing involved in smoothing the bubbles, as explained above. Devicecan be removed from cradlewith overlayinstalled.

100 100 150 110 130 8 14 16 20 FIGS.-and- In yet other embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be used with a machine, such as the machine shown in, and described below, which can semi-automatically align overlay applicatorwith a device and engage with pull taband/or alignment tabto install overlayon the device.

100 130 130 210 310 100 130 130 100 140 130 132 150 140 130 110 130 132 130 2 FIG. 3 FIG. Advantageously, overlay applicatorcan be used to install overlaywithout dust or particles between overlayand the screen of the device. Frame() or frame() can be used with overlay applicatorto accurately position overlayrelative to features of the device. Advantageously, by wiping the screen of the device immediately before applying overlay, overlay applicatorcan clean any dust or particles on the screen. Beneficially, by removing adhesive release linerimmediately before applying overlayminimizes exposure of the adhesive agent on bottom side, which can prevent dust or other particles from coming in contact with the adhesive agent. As another advantage, by using pull tabto remove adhesive release linerand/or by holding overlayin position by using alignment tab, a user does not need to hold the sides of overlay, which can prevent the user from inadvertent contact with the adhesive agent on bottom sideof overlay.

4 FIG. 5 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 400 400 400 400 100 400 100 400 420 430 440 450 420 120 430 130 440 140 450 150 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an isometric view of an overlay applicator.illustrates a side view of overlay applicator. Overlay applicatoris merely exemplary and embodiments of the overlay applicator are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(). Overlay applicatorcan include a protective film, an overlay, an adhesive release liner, and/or a pull tab. Protective filmcan be similar to protective film(), overlaycan be similar to overlay(), adhesive release linercan be similar to adhesive release liner(), and/or pull tabcan be similar to pull tab().

423 424 423 424 420 430 440 400 470 410 410 110 470 410 420 430 440 410 415 415 410 420 430 440 430 1 FIG. In some embodiments, overlay applicator can include a speaker slotand/or a button slot. Speaker slotand/or button slotcan extend through protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner. In a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a device portionand an alignment tab. Alignment tabcan be similar to alignment tab(). In some embodiments, device portionand alignment tabcan be made of the layers used for protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner. Alignment tabcan include alignment mechanism. Alignment mechanismcan be one or more holes, slots, or other suitable alignment aid features, which can facilitate aligning alignment tab, protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linerwith various features of the device during application of overlay.

400 420 430 440 420 430 440 470 410 470 410 423 424 415 470 410 420 430 440 429 428 400 410 470 460 440 430 420 410 400 410 530 410 440 470 430 440 420 430 440 415 423 424 460 400 400 415 430 In many embodiments, construction of overlay applicatorcan include adhering and/or attaching layers of material for protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner. After attaching the layers, protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linercan be cut to predetermined dimensions of device portionand alignment tab. In some embodiments, the cutting of device portionand alignment tabto size can include cutting speaker slot, button slot, and/or alignment mechanism. As a result of the cut, device portionand alignment tabcan be adjoined and integral on all three layers of protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner, and can extend from first sideto second side. Construction of overlay applicatoralso can include a die cut between alignment taband device portionto create an interface slit. The die cut can be a kiss cut through adhesive release linerand overlay, but not protective film. In a number of embodiments, alignment tabcan include a top layer that is integral with the protective film, a middle layer attached to the top layer, and/or a bottom layer attached to the middle layer. In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a cut between the middle layer of alignment taband overlay, and a cut between the bottom layer of alignment taband adhesive release liner. As a result of the kiss cut, the dimensions of device portionat overlayand adhesive release linercan be equal to the dimensions of the screen of the device. The process of cutting the layers (protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner) to size, cutting alignment mechanism, and other feature slots (e.g., speaker slotand button slot), and kiss cutting to create interface slitcan advantageously provide a simpler method of constructing overlay applicator, and/or can provide overlay applicatorwith a very accurate alignment of alignment mechanismwith respect to overlayand its features.

410 470 450 440 450 150 450 150 450 440 400 450 440 459 458 450 451 459 440 442 470 460 451 442 450 440 450 457 157 450 156 458 450 150 450 440 450 440 460 429 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. In a number of embodiments, after kiss cutting alignment taband device portionto size, pull tabcan be attached to adhesive release liner. Pull tabcan be substantially similar or identical to pull tab(), and various components or constructions of pull tabcan be the same as various components of pull tab(). Pull tabcan facilitate removal of adhesive release liner. Construction of overlay applicatorcan include adhering pull tabto adhesive release liner. Pull tab can include a first sideand a second side. Pull tabcan include an adhesive regionat or near first side. Adhesive release linercan include an adhesive regionat device portionnext to interface slit. Adhesive regioncan be adhered to adhesive regionto attach pull tabto adhesive release liner. Pull tabcan include a wiper, which can remove dust from the screen of the device, and can be similar to wiper(). Pull tabcan include a pulling aidat or near second side, which can assist a user and/or an applicator machine in engaging with and pulling pull tab, as describe above in connection with pull tab(). After pull tabis attached to adhesive release liner, a user and/or machine can pull on pull tabto peel back and remove adhesive release linerstarting at interface slitand peeling back to first side.

6 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 600 600 600 100 400 600 100 400 600 620 630 640 650 620 120 420 630 130 430 640 140 440 650 150 450 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an isometric view of an overlay applicator. Overlay applicatoris merely exemplary and embodiments of the overlay applicator are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator() and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator() and/or overlay applicator(). Overlay applicatorcan include a protective film, an overlay, an adhesive release liner, and/or a pull tab. Protective filmcan be similar to protective film() and/or protective film(), overlaycan be similar to overlay() and/or overlay(), adhesive release linercan be similar to adhesive release liner() and/or adhesive release liner(), and/or pull tabcan be similar to pull tab() and/or pull tab().

600 670 610 610 110 410 670 470 670 610 620 630 640 610 615 115 415 610 620 630 640 630 650 640 450 440 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a device portionand an alignment tab. Alignment tabcan be similar to alignment tab() and/or alignment tab(). Device portioncan be similar to device portion(). In some embodiments, device portionand alignment tabcan be made of the layers used for protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner. Alignment tabcan include an alignment mechanism, which can be similar to alignment mechanism() and/or alignment mechanism(), and which can facilitate aligning alignment tab, protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linerwith various features of the device during application of overlay. Pull tabcan be integral with release linerand can be a single layer of material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable liner film. Pull tabcan facilitate removal of adhesive release liner.

600 620 630 640 620 630 670 610 640 650 620 630 670 610 620 630 623 624 615 660 610 670 620 630 640 670 630 620 610 600 610 620 630 In many embodiments, construction of overlay applicatorcan include adhering and/or attaching layers of material for protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner. After attaching the layers, protective filmand overlaycan be kiss cut to predetermined dimensions of device portionand alignment tab, without cutting adhesive release linerand/or pull tab. Excess material from the layers for protective filmand overlaycan be removed. In some embodiments, the kiss cutting of device portionand alignment tabto size at the layers of protective filmand overlaycan include cutting a speaker slot, a button slot, and/or alignment mechanism. The kiss cutting can also include cutting an interface slitbetween alignment taband device portionthrough the layers of protective filmand overlay, but not adhesive release liner. As a result of the kiss cut, the dimensions of device portionat overlayand protective filmcan be equal to the dimensions of the screen of the device. In many embodiments, alignment tabcan include a top layer and a bottom layer attached to the top layer, and overlay applicatorcan include a cut between the top layer of alignment taband protective film, and a cut between the bottom layer of the alignment tab and overlay.

610 670 620 630 660 600 680 620 660 670 620 610 680 610 670 680 615 630 630 In a number of embodiments, after kiss cutting alignment taband device portionto size at the layers of protective filmand overlay, and cutting interface slit, construction of overlay applicatorcan include adhering a joining stickeron the top the layer of protective filmto span interface slitand join device portionof protective filmwith the top layer of alignment tab. Joining stickercan help maintain alignment between alignment taband device portion. In many embodiments, joining stickerdoes not stretch or distort, which can advantageously facilitate alignment of alignment mechanismwith overlay, such that overlaycan be accurately positioned on the screen of the device.

610 670 657 650 657 157 457 680 610 670 650 658 640 659 650 640 610 615 640 212 312 620 630 600 600 615 630 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 2 FIG. 3 FIG. In a number of embodiments, after kiss cutting alignment taband device portionto size, a wipercan be attached to pull tab. Wipercan remove dust from the screen of the device, and can be similar to wiper() and/or wiper(). In certain embodiments, after joining stickerhas been attached between alignment taband device portion, pull tabcan be folded back, such that a second sideis folded beneath release linerto a first side. Pull taband release linercan be peeled back off of a portion of alignment tab, such that alignment mechanismis uncovered by release liner, allowing alignment mechanism to engage with an alignment base, such as alignment base() or alignment base(). The process of kiss cutting the layers at protective filmand overlaycan advantageously provide a simpler method of constructing overlay applicator, and/or can provide overlay applicatorwith a very accurate alignment of alignment mechanismwith respect to overlayand its features.

7 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 700 700 700 100 400 600 700 100 400 600 700 720 730 740 750 720 120 420 620 730 130 430 630 740 140 440 640 750 150 450 650 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an exploded isometric view of an overlay applicator. Overlay applicatoris merely exemplary and embodiments of the overlay applicator are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). Overlay applicatorcan include a protective film, an overlay, an adhesive release liner, and/or a pull tab. Protective filmcan be similar to protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(); overlaycan be similar to overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(); adhesive release linercan be similar to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(); and/or pull tabcan be similar to pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab().

720 710 730 710 110 410 610 710 720 710 715 715 730 715 710 730 715 715 212 312 700 310 715 710 1 3 FIGS.- 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. In many embodiments, protective filmcan include an alignment frameextending around each side of overlay. Alignment framecan be similar to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), and/or alignment tab(). In many embodiments, alignment framecan be integral with protective film. Alignment framecan include an alignment mechanism. In some embodiments, alignment mechanismcan include multiple holes surrounding overlay. For example, as shown in, alignment mechanismcan include six holes spaced relatively evenly around alignment frame, surrounding overlay. In other embodiments, alignment mechanismcan include more or fewer holes than six. Alignment mechanismcan engage with an alignment base (e.g., similar to alignment base(), and/or alignment base()). For example, overlaycan be used on a cradle, similar to cradle, which has alignment base pins configured to engage with alignment mechanism. Alignment framecan provide alignment at multiple points around the overlay and the device, which can advantageously provide accurate alignment and help reduce distortion.

700 720 730 720 730 700 720 730 720 724 723 700 730 730 730 720 In some embodiments, construction of overlay applicatorcan include adhering and/or attaching layers of material for protective filmand overlay. After attaching the layers of material for protective filmand overlay, constructing overlay applicatorcan include cutting the layers for protective filmand overlayto the appropriate dimensions of protective film. Such cutting can include cutting a button holeand/or a speaker hole. Construction of overlay applicatoralso can include kiss cutting through the layer of material for overlayto cut overlayto its appropriate dimension, i.e., to the size of the screen of the device. In many embodiments, the kiss cut through the layer of material for overlaydoes not extend into protective film.

730 700 740 750 730 750 740 750 740 750 756 750 740 730 750 757 757 157 457 657 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. In a number of embodiments, after kiss cutting overlay, overlaycan be constructed by adhering adhesive release linerand pull tabto overlay. Pull tabcan be integral with release linerand can be a single layer of material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable liner film. Pull tabcan facilitate removal of adhesive release liner. Pull tabcan include a pulling aid, which can be a tab that allows a user and/or machine to pull on pull taband peel back adhesive release linerfrom overlay. Pull tabalso can include a wiper. Wipercan remove dust from the screen of the device, and can be similar to wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper().

8 FIG. 9 FIG. 10 FIG. 11 FIG. 12 FIG. 13 FIG. 14 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 9 12 14 FIGS.and- 9 11 14 FIGS.and- 9 12 14 FIGS.and- 800 800 800 100 800 800 800 800 800 800 100 130 800 400 600 800 810 830 850 810 819 818 810 911 913 915 913 915 810 819 818 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an isometric view of a machinefor using an overlay applicator to apply an overlay to a device.illustrates a top view of machine.illustrates an isometric view of machine, with a handle assembly not extended, and showing an outline of overlay applicator.illustrates an isometric view of machinewith the handle assembly partially extended.illustrates a top view of machinewith the handle assembly partially extended.illustrates an isometric view of machinewith the handle assembly fully extended.illustrates a top view of machinewith the handle assembly fully extended. Machineis merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The machine can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Machinecan be used with overlay applicatorto apply overlay(not shown) to the device. Machinealso can be used with other overlay applicators (e.g., overlay applicator(), or overlay applicator()). In many embodiments, machinecan include a base, a carriage, and a handle assembly. In some embodiments, basecan extend from a first sideto a second side. Basecan include a gear(), a carriage rail(), and a handle rail(). Carriage railand handle railcan extend partially or fully across basein the direction from first sideto second side.

850 851 915 850 810 850 810 915 850 852 854 852 915 854 852 852 853 911 810 854 855 850 850 810 854 856 856 156 150 100 9 FIG. In certain embodiments, handle assemblycan include a handle sliding mechanism, which can engage with handle railto attach handle assemblyto baseand to allow handle assemblyto slide back and forth along basealong the direction of handle rail. In several embodiments, handle assemblycan include a handle extenderand a handle base. In some embodiments, handle extendercan extend parallel to handle railand handle basecan be substantially perpendicular to handle extender. Handle extendercan include handle gear teeth, which can engage with gearof base. Handle basecan include a handle, which a user can use to pull handle assemblyand extend handle assemblywith respect to base. In several embodiments, handle basecan include a pulling mechanism. In certain embodiments, pulling mechanismcan be one or more knobs or pins, which can engage with pulling aidof pull tabon overlay applicator, as shown in.

830 913 830 810 830 810 913 830 1139 911 810 830 831 832 832 833 831 832 830 831 833 830 832 800 830 832 832 832 830 832 834 832 834 832 834 11 14 FIGS.- In some embodiments, carriagecan include a carriage sliding mechanism (not shown), which can engage with carriage railto attach carriageto baseand to allow carriageto slide back and forth along basealong the direction of carriage rail. In many embodiments, carriagecan include carriage gear teeth(), which can engage with gearof base. In a number of embodiments, carriagecan include one or more carriage slotsand/or a cradle. In some embodiments, cradlecan include one or more cradle tabsthat can engage in carriage slotsto hold cradlein position. In some embodiments, carriagecan be used with multiple different sizes of cradles, which can be used for different devices. Carriage slotsand cradle tabscan advantageously allow carriageto removably hold cradle, which can allow machineto be used to apply overlays to multiple different types of devices. For example, carriagecan be configured to hold one or more additional cradles that are different than cradle. The one or more additional cradles can be configured to securely hold one or more devices having one or more different dimensions than the device that fits in cradle. In some embodiments, cradlecan be integral with carriage. Cradlecan include a recessin which a device can be placed with screen facing upwards or away from cradle. Recesscan have sides and a bottom, and cradlecan have a height greater than the height of the device. In many embodiments, recessis conformal with the device.

832 835 115 830 835 835 115 115 835 115 115 835 130 130 140 10 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. In some embodiments, cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanism, as shown in. In the same or other embodiments, carriagecan include alignment base. In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism. Alignment base can be configured to engage with alignment mechanism. Alignment baseand alignment mechanismcan be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanismis engaged with alignment base, overlay() can be positioned directly above the screen of the device, and aligned such that overlay() will be adhered in an accurate position on the screen when adhesive release liner() is removed.

832 836 836 100 100 832 836 115 100 835 115 835 836 830 832 836 830 832 836 832 835 836 832 836 100 100 832 115 835 836 836 8 9 FIGS.- In many embodiments, cradlecan include an overlay cover. In some embodiments, overlay covercan partially cover overlay applicatorand can hold overlay applicatorto cradle. As shown in, overlay covercan cover alignment mechanismand hold overlay applicatorto alignment basewhen alignment mechanismis engaged with alignment base. In various embodiments, overlay covercan be removably attached to carriageand/or cradle. In other embodiments, overlay covercan be hingedly attached to carriageand/or cradle. In some embodiments, overlay covercan snap onto cradleand/or alignment base. In other embodiments, overlay covercan be attached to cradlethrough a spring hinge, which can allow overlay coverto be removably placed over overlay applicatorand to hold overlay applicatorclose to cradle, and/or to retain alignment mechanismon alignment base. In some embodiments, overlay covercan have a trapezoidal shape or curved shape, so as to allow one or more rollers (described below) to roll over overlay cover.

832 100 832 115 835 836 100 9 FIG. In many embodiments, the device can be placed in cradle, with the screen of the device facing up. Overlay applicatorcan be placed on cradle, as described above, and as shown in, such that alignment mechanismengages with alignment base. Overlay covercan be placed over overlay applicator.

850 830 819 810 855 855 810 853 819 911 1139 830 818 850 830 856 150 157 140 132 850 818 819 850 850 830 819 818 850 830 800 835 115 856 150 832 850 140 100 130 130 115 130 130 8 10 FIGS.- 11 14 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 8 10 FIGS.- 13 14 FIGS.- 8 10 FIGS.- 13 14 FIGS.- 8 10 FIGS.- 13 14 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. In many embodiments, when handle assemblyis not extended, as shown in, carriagecan be located at a first sideof base. As a user pulls handle assemblyand extends handle assemblywith respect to base, as shown in, handle gear teethmove toward first side, which can result in gearrotating clockwise, and can further result in carriage gear teethand carriagemoving toward second side. As handle assemblymoves away from carriage, pulling mechanismcan pull on pull tab, which can pull wiperacross the screen of the device and remove dust or other particles from the screen of the device, and which can peel away adhesive release liner() to expose the adhesive agent on bottom side() to the screen of the device. In many embodiments, handle assemblycan be pulled in a direction from second sideto first side. For example, handle assemblycan be pulled from a first handle position, such as shown in, to a second handle position, such as shown in. In several embodiments, when handle assemblyis moved from the first handle position, such as shown in, to the second handle position, such as shown in, carriagecan move in a second direction from first sideto second side, which is opposite from the first direction of movement by handle assembly. For example, carriagecan move from a first carriage position, such as shown in, to a second carriage position, such as shown in. In a number of embodiments, machinecan be configured such that when alignment baseis engaged with alignment mechanism, pulling mechanismis engaged with pull tab, cradleis holding the device, and handle assemblyis pulled in the first direction from the first handle position to the second handle position, adhesive release liner() of overlay applicatorcan be removed from overlay() starting at a leading edge of overlay() (e.g., proximate to alignment mechanism) and continuing to a trailing edge of overlay() to expose the adhesive agent of overlay() to the screen of the device.

810 820 820 823 821 822 823 810 810 821 822 823 830 823 821 822 821 823 824 821 925 824 925 100 9 12 FIGS.and In a number of embodiments, basecan include a roller assembly. In some embodiments, roller assemblycan include roller assembly supports, a first roller assembly, and/or a second roller assembly. Roller assembly supportscan be attached to baseand extend upward or away from baseto provide support for first roller assemblyand/or second roller assembly. Roller assembly supportscan be configured such that carriagecan slide back and forth between roller assembly supportsand under first roller assemblyand/or second roller assembly. First roller assemblycan be attached to roller assembly supportsat axle. First roller assemblycan include a first roller axle(), which can have a first roller surface (not shown) with a width at least equal to the width of the device. In some embodiments, axlecan be spring-loaded to provide downward pressure for first roller axleas it rolls over overlay applicator.

822 821 826 822 827 828 828 826 827 100 828 820 925 827 828 828 830 820 819 818 830 819 818 140 828 120 130 828 120 120 830 830 828 100 130 830 828 120 828 120 820 130 828 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 8 10 FIGS.- 13 14 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. Second roller assemblycan be attached to first roller assemblyat axle. Second roller assemblycan include a second roller axle, which can have a second roller surface. The width of second roller surfacecan be less than the width of the device. In some embodiments, axlecan be spring-loaded to provide downward pressure for second roller axleas is rolls over overlay applicator. The width of second roller surfacecan be less than the width of the first roller surface (not shown). In many embodiments, roller assemblycan include one or more rollers, such as first roller axleand/or second roller axle. In some embodiments, the width of the second roller surfacecan be half the width of the device, and second roller surfacecan be centered over the device as carriagemoves through roller assemblyfrom first sideto second side. As carriagemoves from first sideto second side, and as release liner() is removed, second roller surfacecan roll along the middle of the top surface of protective film() to adhere overlay() to the screen of the device. Second roller surfacecan roll along over the top surface of protective filmbefore first roller surface (not shown) rolls over the top surface of protective film() when carriagemoves from a first carriage position, such as shown in, to a second carriage position, such as shown in. In some embodiments, when carriagemoves from the first carriage position to the second carriage position, the first roller surface (not shown) and second roller surfacecan roll over and press downward on overlay applicatorto adhere the exposed adhesive agent of overlay() to the screen of the device. In various embodiments, when carriagemoves from the first carriage position to the second carriage position, one or more of the rollers, such as the first roller surface (not shown) and/or second roller surfacecan roll fully over a length of the screen of the device. By rolling over protective film() with second roller surfacebefore rolling over protective film() (having the wider first roller surface (not shown)), roller assemblycan advantageously apply overlay() to the screen of the device with fewer air bubbles, as air bubbles in the middle can be initially pushed outward by second roller surface.

855 150 140 132 130 832 820 130 140 130 830 855 830 820 150 140 130 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. In many embodiments, as a user pulls handleand pull tabis pulled, adhesive release liner() is peeled back from bottom side() of overlay() at the same rate as cradlerolls through roller assembly, which can advantageously adhere overlay() to the screen of the device very shortly after it is exposed from the peeling of adhesive release liner(), which can keep dust from adhering to overlay(). In many embodiments, carriagecan move away from handleat twice the rate that carriagemoves through roller assembly, which can advantageously allow pull taband adhesive release liner() to be fully peeled from off of overlay().

130 130 130 120 130 120 110 120 120 130 832 130 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. After overlay() is adhered to the screen of the device, the user can smooth overlay() on the device to remove bubbles, if there are any, between overlay() and the screen of the device. Protective film() can be removed from overlay(). In some embodiments, protective film() can be removed by lifting and/or pulling alignment tab. In many embodiments, protective film() is removed after smoothing out any bubbles, so that protective film() can prevent damage to overlay() from forceful pushing or rubbing involved in smoothing the bubbles, as explained above. The device can be removed from cradlewith overlay() installed.

836 120 836 100 835 855 856 156 157 157 836 100 828 836 130 836 836 800 1 FIG. 1 FIG. In some embodiments, overlay covercan have a dimension such that it can fully cover protective cover(). Overlay covercan hold overlay applicatorclose and/or securely to alignment baseand/or the device, such that, as handleis extended, as pulling mechanismpulls pulling aid, and as wiperis pulled across the device, wiperis held close to the device to remove any dust or other particles from the device. In some embodiments, overlay covercan be a slightly flexible material that is rigid enough to hold overlay applicatorclose to the device, but is flexible enough to allow second roller surfaceand/or first roller surface (not shown) to provide local downward pressure through overlay coverto adhere overlay() to the device and facilitate removing any air bubbles. For example, overlay covercan be a clear plastic material having a thickness of approximately 1 mm to approximately 2 mm. Clear plastic can advantageously allow the user to see through overlay coverto ensure alignment and proper operation of machine.

800 820 836 120 836 832 830 836 836 157 836 832 830 836 100 1 FIG. In other embodiments, machinedoes not include roller assembly, overlay covercan have a dimension such that it can fully cover protective cover(). Overlay covercan be rigid, and can be hinged to cradleand/or carriage. Overlay covercan include a snap or other attachment mechanism on the side opposite the hinge, which can hold overlay coverat a predetermined distance from the device screen and facilitate wiping of the device screen by wiper. In another embodiment, the hinge connecting overlay coverto cradleand/or carriagecan be spring-loaded to hold overlay coverclose to overlay applicator.

15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 1 FIG. 1500 1500 1500 100 400 600 700 1500 100 400 600 700 1500 1520 1530 1540 1550 1520 120 420 620 720 1530 130 430 630 730 1540 140 440 640 740 1550 150 450 650 750 1520 1530 1540 1550 1540 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an exploded isometric view of an overlay applicator. Overlay applicatoris merely exemplary and embodiments of the overlay applicator are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). Overlay applicatorcan include a protective film, an overlay, an adhesive release liner, and/or a pull tab. Protective filmcan be similar to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(); overlaycan be similar to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(); adhesive release linercan be similar to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(); and/or pull tabcan be similar to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab(). In some embodiments, protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linercan be attached to each other, and pull tabcan be adhered to adhesive release liner, similarly as shown above in, described above.

1520 1510 1530 1510 110 410 610 710 1510 1520 1510 1515 1515 1530 1515 1510 1530 1510 1530 1550 1556 156 456 1 3 FIGS.- 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- In many embodiments, protective filmcan include an alignment flapsextending at each corner of overlay. Alignment flapscan be similar to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment tab(), and/or alignment frame(). In a number of embodiments, alignment flapscan be integral with protective film. Alignment flapscan include an alignment mechanism. In some embodiments, alignment mechanismcan include multiple holes surrounding overlay. For example, as shown in, alignment mechanismcan include a hole at each of alignment flaps, at each corner surrounding overlay. Alignment flapscan provide alignment at multiple points around overlay, which can advantageously provide accurate alignment and help reduce distortion. In some embodiments, pull tabcan include pulling aid, which can be similar to pulling aid() and/or pulling aid().

16 FIG. 17 FIG. 18 FIG. 19 FIG. 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1610 1620 1630 1640 1630 1610 1640 1610 1620 1621 1650 1620 1620 1622 1621 1620 1621 1650 1620 1610 1620 1610 1610 1620 1620 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an isometric view of an machinein a first configuration.illustrates a top view of machinein a second configuration.illustrates a side view of machinein a second configuration.illustrates a side view of machinein a third configuration. Machineis merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The machine can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiment, machinecan include a base, a cradle, a first frame, and/or a second frame. In some embodiments first framecan be an alignment piece hingedly attached to base. In a number of embodiments, second framecan be a pulling piece hingedly attached to base. Cradlecan include a slotin which a device(e.g., a smart phone) can be placed with the screen facing upwards or away from cradle. Cradlecan also include recessessurrounding slotto allow a user to remove the device from cradle. In some embodiments, slotis conformal with device. In some embodiments, cradlecan be integral with base. In other embodiments, cradlecan be removable from base. For example, basecan be configured to hold one or more additional cradles that are different than cradle. The one or more additional cradles can be configured to securely hold one or more devices having one or more different dimensions than the device that fits in cradle.

1630 1610 1631 1631 1630 1610 1620 1640 1610 1641 1641 1640 1610 1620 1630 1632 1515 1500 1630 1600 1620 1650 1621 1500 1630 1500 1520 1630 1540 1630 1630 1633 1640 1643 1633 1643 1630 1640 16 18 FIGS.- 19 FIG. 17 18 FIGS.- 16 FIG. 16 FIG. In several embodiments, first framecan be attached to baseat first hinge, and can rotate around first hinge. For example, first framecan be rotated relative to basein a first direction from a first position, such as shown in, to a second position proximate to cradle, such as shown in. In many embodiments, second framecan be attached to baseat second hinge, and can rotate around second hinge. For example, second framecan be rotated relative to basein the first direction from a first position proximate to cradle, such as shown in, to a second position, such as shown in. First framecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanismto secure overlay applicatorto first frame. In certain embodiments, when machineis in a first configuration with cradleuncovered, as shown in, devicecan be placed in slot, and overlay applicatorcan be attached to first frame, with overlay applicatororiented with protective filmfacing first frameand adhesive release linerfacing upward or away from first frame. In some embodiments, first framecan include an aperture or window, and/or second framecan include an aperture or window. Aperture or windowand/or aperture or windowcan allow a user to reach through and/or see through first frameand second frame.

1600 1640 1620 1550 1640 1500 1630 1640 1741 1556 1550 1741 1600 1632 1510 1741 1550 1620 1640 1610 1630 1610 1540 1530 1530 17 18 FIGS.- 17 18 FIGS.- 16 FIG. 16 18 FIGS.- 19 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. When machineis in a second position with second framecovering cradle, as shown in, pull tabcan be attached to second frameat the same time as overlay applicatoris attached to first frame. Second framecan include a pulling mechanism, which can engage with pulling aidof pull tab. Pulling mechanismcan be a protrusion or other suitable attachment mechanism. In a number of embodiments, machinecan be configured such that when alignment baseis engaged with alignment mechanism (such as alignment flaps), pulling mechanismis engaged with pull tab, cradleis holding the device, and second frameis rotated relative to basein the first direction from the first position proximate, such as shown in, to the second position, such as shown in, first framecan be rotated relative to basein the first direction from the first position, such as shown in, to the second position, such as shown in, and adhesive release linercan be removed from overlay() to expose the adhesive agent of overlay() to the screen of the device.

1550 1640 1640 1550 1540 1530 1640 1610 1550 1630 1610 1631 1640 1641 1540 1530 1530 1640 1641 1550 1540 1630 1631 1650 1640 1641 1540 1530 1650 1530 1650 1633 1530 1650 1530 1650 1630 1520 1520 1530 1520 1510 1520 1520 1530 1650 1620 1530 1600 15 FIG. 19 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 FIG. To illustrate, for example, after pull tabis attached to second frame, a user can lift second frame, which can pull on pull taband begin to peel adhesive release linerfrom overlay(). Raising second framefrom baseand pulling on pull tab, can result in first framebeing raised from base, around first hinge, as shown in. Continuing to rotate second framearound second hingecan result in adhesive release linerbeing peeling away from overlay(), exposing the adhesive agent on the bottom of overlay(). In many embodiments, second framecan be raised and rotated sufficiently around second hingewhile pulling on pull taband removing adhesive release linerto allow first frameto be further rotated around first hingeand lowered toward device. When second framehas rotated fully around second hinge, adhesive release linercan be completely removed from overlay(), and first frame can be lowered completely onto device. After overlay() is adhered to the screen of device, the user can reach through apertureto smooth overlay() on deviceto remove any bubbles between overlay() and the screen of device. First framecan be lifted and removed from protective film. Protective filmcan be removed from overlay(). In some embodiments, protective filmcan be removed by lifting and/or pulling alignment flaps. In many embodiments, protective filmis removed after smoothing out any bubbles, so that protective filmcan prevent damage to overlay() from forceful pushing or rubbing involved in smoothing the bubbles, as explained above. Devicecan be removed from cradlewith overlay() installed. In many embodiments, machinecan be lightweight and easily portable, for example, such that it can be carried around by a sales associate.

20 FIG. 21 FIG. 22 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 8 14 FIGS.- 8 14 FIGS.- 8 14 FIGS.- 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 100 130 2000 400 600 2000 800 2000 800 2000 800 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an isometric view of a machinefor using an overlay applicator to apply an overlay to a device, showing the overlay cover extended.illustrates an isometric view of machinewith the overlay cover engaged and the roller pressing against the tongue of the overlay cover.illustrates an isometric view of machinewith the overlay cover engaged and the roller disengaged from the overlay cover. Machineis merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The machine can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Machinecan be used with an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(), to apply an overlay, such as overlay(), to the device. Machinealso can be used with other overlay applicators (e.g., overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). Machinecan be similar to machine() and various components or constructions of machinecan be substantially identical or similar to various components of machine(), but can include variations in the roller assembly and the overlay cover. The operation of machinecan be similar to the operation of machine().

2000 2010 2030 2050 810 830 850 800 2010 2019 2018 2030 2032 832 2030 2032 2035 115 8 14 FIGS.- 8 14 FIGS.- 1 FIG. In many embodiments, machinecan include a base, a carriage, and a handle assembly, and can operate in a substantially similar manner to the operation of base, carriageand handle assembly, respectively, of machine(). Basecan extend from a first sideto a second side. Carriagecan be configured to hold a cradle, which can be substantially similar to cradle(). Carriagecan be used with various different cradles, which can be configured for different devices. Cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanism().

2030 2036 100 100 2032 2032 100 2032 115 2035 2036 100 2036 2030 2030 2019 2037 2036 2032 2037 100 2036 2037 2036 100 157 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 20 22 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. Carriagecan include an overlay cover, which can cover overlay applicator() and can hold overlay applicator() to cradle. In many embodiments, the device can be placed in cradle, with the screen of the device facing up, as shown in. Overlay applicator() can be placed on cradle, such that alignment mechanism() engages with alignment base. Overlay covercan be placed over overlay applicator. Overlay covercan be attached to carriageat an end of carriagecloser to first end, and/or can be attached with a hinge. In other embodiments, overlay covercan be attached instead to cradle. In many embodiments, hingecan be a spring-loaded hinge, which can bias overlay cover to cover overlay applicator(). In other embodiments, overlay covercan include a snap or other attachment mechanism on the side opposite hinge. Overlay covercan hold overlay applicator() within a predetermined distance from the device screen and can provide sufficient pressure to wiper() as it is pulled in order to clean the screen of the device.

2036 2071 2072 2071 2072 2072 2072 157 157 2072 130 2072 2072 2073 2074 2072 2072 2071 2071 2075 2073 2071 2073 2072 2072 2037 2037 2073 100 130 115 2073 2076 2076 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 3 FIG. 1 FIG. Overlay covercan include a frameextending around a cover sheet. Frameand/or cover sheetcan be substantially rectangular. In many embodiments, cover sheetcan be a piece of flexible or semi-flexible plastic. Cover sheetcan be configured to press wiper() downward toward the screen of the device as wiper() moves across the screen of the device. In a number of embodiments, cover sheetcan to secure overlay() proximate to the screen of the device. Cover sheetcan be approximately 1.5 mm. In a number of embodiments, cover sheetcan include a tongue, which can be formed by two slitsthrough the thickness of cover sheet. In some embodiments, cover sheetcan be attached to framearound the entire perimeter of frameexcept at a tongue interfacein which tonguecontacts frame. Tonguecan be centered between the sides of cover sheetand/or can extend through cover sheetfrom the side of opposite hingepartially toward of hinge. Tonguecan be configured to cover overlay applicator() proximate to the leading edge of overlay(), near alignment mechanism(). Tonguecan include a central pad. Central padcan be made of foam or an elastomeric material.

2010 2020 2020 820 2020 2023 2021 2023 2010 2010 2021 2023 2030 2023 2021 2021 2023 2024 2021 2025 2026 2073 2036 2025 2027 2071 2024 2025 2026 2036 8 14 FIGS.- Basecan include a roller assembly. Roller assemblycan be similar to roller assembly(). Roller assemblycan include roller assembly supportsand/or a roller cross support. Roller assembly supportscan be attached to baseand extend upward or away from baseto provide support for roller cross support. Roller assembly supportscan be configured such that carriagecan slide back and forth between roller assembly supportsand under roller cross support. Roller cross supportcan be attached to roller assembly supportsat axle. Roller cross supportcan include a roller, which can have a central roller surfacewith a width less than or equal to the width of tongueand can roll across the center between the two sides of overlay cover. Rollercan include one or more side rollers surfaces, which can roll along the sides of frame. In some embodiments, axlecan be spring-loaded to provide downward pressure for rolleras central roller surfacerolls over overlay cover.

2050 2030 2019 2018 2026 2036 2050 150 157 2036 2037 157 2075 2026 2073 2075 2026 2073 2073 130 2076 130 2075 130 130 130 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 21 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. In some embodiments, as handle assemblyis extended and carriagemoves from first sideto second side, central roller surfacecan roll along the central top side of overlay cover. In many embodiments, as handle assemblyis extended and pull tabis pulled, wiper() is pulled away from the leading edge of overlay coveropposite hinge, such that wiper() can be beyond the region near tongue interfacewhen central roller surfacefirst contacts tongueat tongue interface. In many embodiments, as central roller surfacerolls over tongue, as shown in, it can provide sufficient pressure to depress tongueto adhere the exposed adhesive of overlay() to the surface of the device and push out air bubbles. Central padcan distribute the pressure to and provide a controlled pressure at the leading edge of overlay() near tongue interface. By providing a solid adherence between overlay() and the screen of the device in the middle, the adhesive of overlay() can wet out to adhere toward the edges of overlay().

2071 2077 2077 2025 2027 2077 2026 2036 2026 2073 2077 2025 2026 2036 2000 140 2036 2037 2077 130 115 1 FIG. 22 FIG. 1 FIG. In many embodiments, one or both sides of framecan include a cam. In some embodiments, camcan be configured to raise roller, such as by side rollersrolling over the ramp and raised portions of cam, so as to prevent central roller surfacefrom pressing down on overlay cover. In many embodiments, after central roller surfacerolls over the length of tongue, camcan raise roller, which can disengage roller surfacefrom overlay coverand allow machineto more easily pull away adhesive release liner() under the portion of overlay covernear hinge, as shown in. Camcan be located proximate to the trailing edge of overlayopposite from alignment mechanism().

23 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 100 400 600 700 1500 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing an overlay applicator. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

23 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 2300 2301 130 430 630 730 1530 131 130 132 130 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing an overlay. In many embodiments, the overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, the overlay can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the overlay can be similar or identical to top side() of overlay(). The bottom side of the overlay can be similar or identical to bottom side() of overlay(). In various embodiments, the bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device.

2300 2302 140 440 640 740 1540 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(); and/or adhesive release liner(). In a number of embodiments, the adhesive release liner can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants.

2300 2303 120 420 620 720 1520 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In a number of embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a protective film. In some embodiments, the protective film can be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). In many embodiments, the protective film can be removably attached to the top side of the overlay.

2300 2304 110 410 610 710 1510 115 415 615 715 1515 212 312 835 1632 2035 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. In many embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing an alignment tab. In some embodiments, the alignment tab can be similar or identical to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment frame(), and/or alignment flaps(). In many embodiments, the alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(). In various embodiments, the alignment mechanism of the alignment tab can be configured to engage with an alignment base, such as alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(), to align the overlay with the screen of the electronic device.

2300 In a number of embodiments, the alignment tab can include a top layer that is integral with the protective film, a middle layer attached to the top layer; and a bottom layer attached to the middle layer. In some embodiments, methodof providing the overlay applicator can include providing a cut between the middle layer of the alignment tab and the overlay, and between the bottom layer of the alignment tab and the adhesive release liner.

2300 2300 In various embodiments, the alignment tab can include a top layer and a bottom layer attached to the top layer. In some embodiments, methodof providing the overlay applicator can include providing a cut between the top layer of the alignment tab and the protective film, and between the bottom layer of the alignment tab and the overlay. In certain embodiments, methodof providing the overlay applicator can include providing a sticker attached to and spanning the cut between the protective film and the top layer of the alignment tab.

In some embodiments, the alignment tab can include an alignment frame extending around each side of the overlay. In several embodiments, the alignment frame can be integral with the protective film. In a number of embodiments, the alignment frame can include the alignment mechanism. In various embodiments, the alignment mechanism can include at least six holes.

In a number of embodiments, the alignment tab can include alignment flaps extending at each corner of the overlay. In certain embodiments, the alignment flaps can be integral with the protective film. In various embodiments, the alignment flaps can include alignment mechanism.

2300 2305 150 450 650 750 1550 157 457 657 757 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. In several embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a pull tab. In some embodiments, the pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab(). In many embodiments, the pull tab can include a wiper. The wiper can be similar or identical to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(). In certain embodiments, the pull tab can be integral with the adhesive release liner. In many embodiments, the pull tab, including the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner and be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent. In several embodiments, the pull tab, including the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can be configured to wipe across and clean the screen of the electronic device. In several embodiments the pull tab, including the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can be configured to wipe across a length of the screen of the electronic device that is greater than a width of the screen of the electronic device.

24 FIG. 8 14 FIGS.- 20 22 FIGS.- 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 800 2000 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a machine. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine can be similar or identical to machine() and/or machine().

24 FIG. 8 14 FIGS.- 20 22 FIGS.- 8 14 FIGS.- 20 22 FIGS.- 8 11 13 FIGS.,, 20 22 FIGS.- 20 22 FIGS.- 2400 2401 810 2010 820 2020 828 2026 2027 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a base. In many embodiments, the base can be similar or identical to base() and/or base(). In various embodiments, the base can include a roller assembly. The roller assembly can be similar or identical to roller assembly() and or roller assembly(). The roller assembly can include one or more rollers, such as the first roller surface or second roller surface(), central roller surface(), and/or side roller surfaces().

2400 2402 830 2030 832 2032 212 312 835 1632 2035 115 415 615 715 1515 100 400 600 700 1500 8 14 FIGS.- 20 22 FIGS.- 8 9 12 14 FIGS.-,- 20 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a carriage. The carriage can be similar or identical to carriage() and/or carriage(). In a number of embodiments, the carriage can include a first cradle. The first cradle can be similar or identical to cradle() and/or cradle(). The first cradle can be configured to securely hold a first electronic device. In many embodiments, the carriage can include an alignment base. The alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). The alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism, such as alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(), of an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

2400 2403 850 2050 855 856 1741 150 450 650 750 1550 8 14 FIGS.- 20 22 FIGS.- 8 9 11 14 FIGS.-,- 8 9 11 14 FIGS.-,- 17 19 FIGS., 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In a number of embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a handle assembly. The handle assembly can be similar or identical to handle assembly() and/or handle assembly(). In some embodiments, the handle assembly can include a handle. The handle can be similar or identical to handle(). In several embodiments, the handle assembly can include a pulling mechanism. The pulling mechanism can be similar or identical to pulling mechanism() and/or pulling mechanism(). In a number of embodiments, the pulling mechanism can be configured to engage with a pull tab, such as pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab(), of the overlay applicator.

In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the handle assembly can be pulled in a first direction relative to the base from a first handle position to a second handle position. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the handle assembly is moved from the first handle position to the second handle position, the carriage can move in a second direction relative to the base from a first carriage position to a second carriage position. The second direction can be opposite the first direction. In several embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the alignment base is engaged with the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator, the pulling mechanism is engaged with the pull tab of the overlay applicator, the first cradle is holding the first electronic device, and the handle assembly is pulled in the first direction relative to the base from the first handle position to the second handle position, an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator can be removed from an overlay of the overlay applicator starting at a leading edge of the overlay and continuing to a trailing edge of the overlay to expose an adhesive agent of the overlay of the overlay applicator to a screen of the first electronic device.

2400 836 2036 8 9 12 14 FIGS.-,- 20 22 FIGS.- In some embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the carriage moves from the first carriage position to the second carriage position, the one or more rollers can be configured to roll over and press downward on the overlay applicator to adhere the exposed adhesive agent of the overlay to the screen of the first electronic device. In a number of embodiments, methodcan include providing an overlay cover. The overlay cover can be similar or identical to overlay cover() and/or overlay cover(). In various embodiments, the overlay cover can be configured to secure the overlay applicator to the alignment base when the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator is engaged with the alignment base.

25 FIG. 16 19 FIGS.- 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 1600 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a machine. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine can be similar or identical to machine().

25 FIG. 16 19 FIGS.- 2500 2501 1610 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a base. In many embodiments, the base can be similar or identical to base().

2500 2502 1620 16 FIG. In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a cradle. The cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(). The cradle can be configured to securely hold a first electronic device.

2500 2503 1630 212 312 835 1632 2035 115 415 615 715 1515 100 400 600 700 1500 16 19 FIGS.- 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In a number of embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing an alignment piece. The alignment piece can be similar or identical to first frame(). In many embodiments, the alignment piece can be hingedly attached to the base. In several embodiments, the alignment piece can include an alignment base. The alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). The alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism, such as alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(), of an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

2500 2504 1640 856 1741 150 450 650 750 1550 16 19 FIGS.- 8 9 11 14 FIGS.-,- 17 19 FIGS., 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In a number of embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a pulling piece. The puling piece can be similar or identical to second frame(). In many embodiments, the pulling piece can be hingedly attached to the base. In several embodiments, the pulling piece can include a pulling mechanism. The pulling mechanism can be similar or identical to pulling mechanism() and/or pulling mechanism(). In a number of embodiments, the pulling mechanism can be configured to engage with a pull tab, such as pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab(), of the overlay applicator.

In some embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the pulling piece can be rotated relative to the base in a first direction from a first pulling piece position to a second pulling piece position. The first pulling piece position can be proximate to the cradle. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the alignment piece can be rotated relative to the base in the first direction from a first alignment piece position to a second alignment piece position. The second alignment piece position can be proximate to the cradle. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the alignment base is engaged with the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator, the pulling mechanism is engaged with the pull tab of the overlay applicator, the cradle is holding the first electronic device, and the pulling piece is rotated relative to the base in the first direction from the first pulling piece position to the second pulling piece position, the alignment piece can be rotated relative to the base in the first direction from the first alignment piece position to the second alignment piece position to pull the pull tab of the overlay applicator, and an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator can be removed from an overlay of the overlay applicator to expose an adhesive agent of an overlay to a screen of the first electronic device.

26 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 2600 2600 2600 2600 2600 2600 100 400 600 700 1500 130 430 630 730 1530 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof using an overlay applicator to apply an overlay to a screen of an electronic device. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, the overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay().

26 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 12 14 FIGS.-,- 20 FIG. 8 14 FIGS.- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 22 FIGS.- 2600 2601 210 310 832 2032 800 1600 2000 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof attaching the overlay applicator to a first apparatus. In some embodiments, the first apparatus can be a frame. The frame can be similar or identical to frame(). In many embodiments, the first apparatus can be a cradle. The cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(), cradle() and/or cradle(). In several embodiments, the first apparatus can be a machine. The machine can be similar or identical to machine(), machine(), and/or machine(). In many embodiments, the first apparatus can securely hold the electronic device.

130 430 630 730 1530 131 130 132 130 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. In many embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an overlay. In many embodiments, the overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, the overlay can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the overlay can be similar or identical to top side() of overlay(). The bottom side of the overlay can be similar or identical to bottom side() of overlay(). In various embodiments, the bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device.

140 440 640 740 1540 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In a number of embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(); and/or adhesive release liner(). In a number of embodiments, the adhesive release liner can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants.

120 420 620 720 1520 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. In several embodiments, the overlay applicator can include a protective film. In some embodiments, the protective film can be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). In many embodiments, the protective film can be removably attached to the top side of the overlay.

110 410 610 710 1510 115 415 615 715 1515 212 312 835 1632 2035 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. In various embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an alignment tab. In some embodiments, the alignment tab can be similar or identical to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment frame(), and/or alignment flaps(). In many embodiments, the alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(). In various embodiments, the alignment mechanism of the alignment tab can be configured to engage with an alignment base, such as alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(), of the first apparatus.

150 450 650 750 1550 157 457 657 757 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. In several embodiments, the overlay applicator can include a pull tab. In some embodiments, the pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab(). In many embodiments, the pull tab can include a wiper. The wiper can be similar or identical to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper().

2600 2602 In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof pulling the pull tab across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent to the screen of the electronic device.

27 30 FIGS.- 30 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 3000 3000 3000 3000 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 100 400 600 700 1500 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrate a perspective view of components of an overlay applicator, which is shown in its entirety in, and illustrate a method of constructing overlay applicator. Overlay applicatoris merely exemplary and embodiments of the overlay applicator are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

27 FIG. 30 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 15 FIG. 3000 2740 2750 2750 2740 2750 2740 2750 2758 2740 2759 2750 2756 156 456 1556 2740 2723 2724 2750 2740 2756 2723 2724 2750 2740 As shown in, overlay applicator() can be constructed to include an adhesive release linerand a pull tab. In some embodiments, pull tabcan be integral with release linerand can be a single layer of material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable liner film. Pull tabcan facilitate removal of adhesive release liner. Pull tabcan be at a second sideof the material and adhesive release linercan be at a first side. Pull tabcan include a pulling aid, which can be similar to pulling aid(), pulling aid(), and/or pulling aid(). Release lineralso can include a speaker slot, a button slot, and/or one or more other slots for a front side camera, a camera flash, a status indicator, etc. Pull taband adhesive release linercan be cut as one piece of material, and pulling aid, speaker slot, button slot, etc., can be cut out from pull taband adhesive release liner.

2750 2740 2857 2750 2857 157 457 657 757 27 FIG. 28 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. In a number of embodiments, after cutting pull taband adhesive release liner, such as shown in, a wipercan be added to pull tab, as shown in. Wipercan remove dust from the screen of the device, and can be similar to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper().

2857 2750 3000 2930 2920 2920 120 420 620 720 1520 2930 130 430 630 730 1530 3000 2910 2970 2990 2910 110 410 610 2970 470 670 2970 2910 2920 2930 2740 2910 2915 115 415 615 2910 2920 2930 2740 2930 30 FIG. 29 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. In various embodiments, after adhering or otherwise attaching wiperto pull tab, construction of overlay applicator() can include adhering and/or attaching layers of material for overlayand protective film, as shown in. Protective filmcan be similar to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film() and/or protective film(). Overlaycan be similar to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, overlay applicator() can include an alignment tab, a device portionand/or a tail portion. Alignment tabcan be similar to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), and/or alignment tab(). Device portioncan be similar to device portion() and/or device portion(). In some embodiments, device portionand alignment tabcan be made of the layers used for protective film, overlay, and adhesive release liner. Alignment tabcan include an alignment mechanism, which can be similar to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(), and which can facilitate aligning alignment tab, protective film, overlay, and adhesive release linerwith various features of the device during application of overlay.

2920 2930 2910 2970 2990 2740 2750 2920 2930 2970 2910 2990 2920 2930 2723 2724 2915 2960 2910 2970 2991 2970 2990 2920 2930 2740 2970 2930 2920 After attaching the layers, protective filmand overlaycan be kiss cut to predetermined dimensions of alignment tab, device portion, and/or tail portion, without cutting adhesive release linerand/or pull tab. In some embodiments, excess material from the layers for protective filmand overlaycan be removed. In various embodiments, the kiss cutting of device portion, alignment tab, and tail portionto size at the layers of protective filmand overlaycan include cutting speaker slot, button slot, and other slots, as described above, and/or cutting alignment mechanism. The kiss cutting can also include cutting an interface slitbetween alignment taband device portion, and/or cutting a tail slitbetween device portionand tail portion, such that the kiss cutting is through the layers of protective filmand overlay, but not through adhesive release liner. As a result of the kiss cut, the dimensions of device portionat overlayand protective filmcan be approximately equal or similar to the dimensions of the screen of the device.

30 FIG. 30 FIG. 2910 2970 2990 2920 2930 2960 2991 3000 3080 2920 2960 2970 2920 2910 3080 2910 2970 2930 3080 2915 2930 2930 As shown in, in a number of embodiments, after kiss cutting alignment tab, device portion, and tail portionto size at the layers of protective filmand overlay, and cutting interface slitand tail slit, construction of overlay applicatorcan include adhering a joining stickeron top of the layer of protective filmto span interface slitand join device portionof protective filmwith the top layer of alignment tab, as shown in. Joining stickercan help maintain alignment between alignment taband device portion, which can advantageously maintain alignment during application of overlay. In many embodiments, joining stickerdoes not stretch or distort, which can advantageously facilitate alignment of alignment mechanismwith overlay, such that overlaycan be accurately positioned on the screen of the device.

3080 2910 2970 2750 2758 2740 2759 2750 2740 2910 2915 2740 212 312 835 1632 2035 3112 2920 2930 3000 3000 2915 2930 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 FIG. In certain embodiments, after joining stickerhas been attached between alignment taband device portion, pull tabcan be folded back, such that second sideis folded beneath adhesive release linerto first side. Pull taband adhesive release linercan be peeled back off of at least a portion of alignment tab, such that alignment mechanismis uncovered by adhesive release liner, allowing alignment mechanism to engage with an alignment base, such as alignment base() or alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base() and/or alignment base(, described below). The process of kiss cutting the layers at protective filmand overlaycan advantageously provide a simpler method of constructing overlay applicator, and/or can provide overlay applicatorwith a very accurate alignment of alignment mechanismwith respect to overlayand its features.

31 FIG. 30 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 32 FIG. 33 FIG. 34 FIG. 32 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 3100 3000 2930 3100 3000 3100 3000 3100 3000 3100 3100 3112 2915 3112 2915 3112 2915 2915 3112 2930 3100 2930 2740 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of a cradlethat can be used with an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(), to apply an overlay, such as overlay(), to a device.illustrates a top view of cradlebeing used with overlay applicator.illustrates a side view of cradlebeing used with overlay applicator.illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of cradlebeing used with overlay applicatorand a device. Cradleis merely exemplary and embodiments of the cradle are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The cradle can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In many embodiments, cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanism, as shown in. In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism. Alignment baseand alignment mechanismcan be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanismis engaged with alignment base, overlay() can be positioned directly above the screen of the device held by cradle, and aligned such that overlay() will be adhered in an accurate position on the screen when adhesive release lineris removed, as described below.

3100 3110 3120 3130 3140 3120 3130 3140 3111 3100 In many embodiments, cradlecan include a bottom frame, side frames, corner frames, and/or an end frame. Side frames, corner frames, and/or end framecan provide a device slotfor a device by partially or fully providing support along the sides and/or ends of the device, and can be positioned so as to provide a snug fit for the device to prevent movement of the device with respect to other portions of cradle.

3130 3110 3130 3132 3131 3132 3110 3131 3000 3132 32 33 FIGS.- In certain embodiments, corner framescan provide a corner support for the device, and can be attached to bottom frame. In many embodiments, each corner framecan include a corner endthat can be configured to extend around an end of the device, and can provide a corner slotbetween corner endand bottom frame. Corner slotscan allow overlay applicatorto extend under and be secured by corner end, as shown in.

3140 3110 3143 3140 3142 3141 3142 3110 3141 3000 3142 3143 3000 3000 3141 3100 32 33 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, end framecan provide corner supports for the device, and can be attached to bottom frameat end frame attachments. In some embodiments, end framecan include an end bar, which can provide an end slotbetween end barand bottom frame. End slotcan allow overlay applicator toto extend under and be secured by end bar, as shown in. In a number of embodiments, end frame attachmentscan provide side supports for overlay applicator, which can help to keep overlay applicatorwithin end slotand properly aligned with respect to the device held by cradle.

3100 3150 3100 3100 3111 3150 3150 3000 2930 2740 2930 29 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- In some embodiments, cradlecan include a central support, which can be positioned between the sides of cradleand can extend from one end to the other end of the device when the device is held by cradlein device slot. Central supportcan be made of foam or an elastomeric material. Central supportcan provide support for overlay applicatorand press overlay() against the screen of the device as adhesive release liner() is peeled away from overlay(), as described below.

32 33 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 31 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 3000 3100 3112 2915 3000 3131 3141 3000 3100 2920 3150 2740 2750 2920 2750 2740 2910 2857 3000 3100 3150 3000 3110 3100 3080 3131 2970 3130 3140 2990 3141 2750 2990 2750 2740 As shown in, overlay applicatorcan be placed on cradlesuch that alignment basecan engage with alignment mechanism. Overlay applicatorcan extend through corner slotsand end slot. Overlay applicatorcan be positioned on cradlesuch that protective filmis placed against central support, and adhesive release liner() and pull tabare above protective film. Pull tabcan be folded back across adhesive release liner(), such that alignment tabis partially or fully uncovered and wiperis face up. When overlay applicatoris placed on cradle, central support() can support overlay applicatorabove bottom frameof cradle. Joining stickercan be positioned near the region of corner slots. Device portioncan be positioned between corner framesand end frame, and tail portioncan extend through, be supported within, and/or be positioned within end slot. In a number of embodiments, pull tabcan extend past the end of tail portion, which can allow a user to pull on pull tabto remove adhesive release liner().

34 FIG. 34 FIG. 34 FIG. 3000 3100 3401 3000 3111 3100 3401 2750 3401 3111 3150 3000 3110 3100 3120 3421 3401 3110 3120 3000 3401 As shown in the cross-section cut-out in, after overlay applicatoris placed on cradle, a device, such as device, can be placed on overlay applicatorwithin slotof cradle, with the screen of devicefacing downward against pull tab. Devicecan be cradled within slot. As shown in, central supportcan support overlay applicatorabove bottom frameof cradle. Side framescan each include a beveled edge, which can support deviceabove bottom frame. The inner width between each of side framesbe wider than overlay applicator, as shown in, but can be narrower than the width of device.

3401 3111 3000 2750 2857 3401 2740 3150 2920 2857 3401 3401 2740 3401 2930 3401 3150 2740 3401 2920 2930 3401 3150 2930 2930 2930 3401 2930 3401 34 FIG. 28 30 FIG.- 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- After deviceis secured within slotabove overlay applicator, as shown in, pull tabcan be pulled to pull wiper() across the screen of deviceand to remove adhesive release liner(). Central supportcan provide pressure against protective film() to press wiperagainst the screen of deviceas it is wiped across the screen of device. As adhesive release liner() is pulled, it can be folded across itself, can move along the screen of device, and can expose the adhesive on overlay() to the screen of device. Central supportcan be depressed slightly as the fold in adhesive release liner() moves from one end to the other end of device, and can rebound to provide pressure against protective film() to press the overlay() against the screen of deviceas it is exposed. Central supportcan advantageously allow the center of overlay() to be adhered and can facilitate removing any air bubbles at the center of overlay(). Beginning the adhesion of overlay() to deviceat the center can advantageously allow the remainder of overlay() to be accurately adhered to the screen of devicewithout wrinkles and/or with minimal or no bubbles.

35 FIG. 36 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 3500 3550 3500 3500 3550 3550 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of a machinethat can be used with an overlay applicatorto apply an overlay to a device.illustrates a perspective view of machinewith the slider being used to apply pressure to the overlay. Machineis merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The machine can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicatoris merely exemplary and embodiments of the overlay applicator are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator can be employed in many different embodiment or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

3550 3555 3552 3555 3555 3550 3556 3556 3550 3560 3550 3560 470 670 2970 3560 3556 3552 3556 3557 115 415 615 2915 3556 3552 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include an adhesive release liner (not shown), a pull tab, an overlay (not shown), and/or a protective film. In some embodiments, pull tabcan be integral with the adhesive release liner and can be a single layer of material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable liner film. Pull tabcan facilitate removal of the adhesive release liner from the overlay. In a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include alignment tabs. Alignment tabscan be located at each end of overlay applicatorand/or can be located at each end of a device portionof overlay applicator. Device portioncan be similar to device portion(), device portion(), and/or device portion(). In some embodiments, device portionand alignment tabscan be made of the layers used for protective film, the overlay, and/or the adhesive release liner. Each of alignment tabscan include an alignment mechanism, which can be similar to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(), and which can facilitate aligning alignment tab, protective film, the overlay, and the adhesive release liner with various features of the device during application of the overlay.

3552 3556 3560 3555 3552 3560 3556 3552 3557 3558 3556 3560 3552 3560 3552 Protective filmand the overlay can be kiss cut to predetermined dimensions of alignment tabsand device portion, without cutting the adhesive release liner and/or pull tab. In some embodiments, excess material from the layers for protective filmand the overlay can be removed. In some embodiments, the kiss cutting of device portionand alignment tabsto size at the layers of protective filmand the overlay can include cutting speaker slots, button slots, and/or other slots, as described above, and/or cutting alignment mechanism. The kiss cutting can also include cutting interface slitsbetween alignment tabsand device portion, such that the cutting is through the layers of protective filmand the overlay, but not the adhesive release liner. As a result of the kiss cut, the dimensions of device portionat the overlay and protective filmcan be approximately equal or similar to the dimensions of the screen of the device.

3550 3559 3552 3558 3560 3552 3556 3559 3556 3560 3559 3557 3559 3556 3560 3555 35 FIG. In a number of embodiments, after the kiss cutting, construction of overlay applicatorcan include adhering joining stickerson the top the layer of protective filmto span interface slitsand join device portionof protective filmwith the top layer of alignment tabs, as shown in. Joining stickerscan help maintain alignment between alignment tabsand device portion, which can advantageously maintain alignment during application of the overlay. In many embodiments, joining stickersdoes not stretch or distort, which can advantageously facilitate alignment of alignment mechanismswith the overlay, such that the overlay can be accurately positioned on the screen of the device. In certain embodiments, after joining stickershave been attached between alignment tabsand device portion, pull tabcan be folded back beneath the adhesive release liner, as described above in other embodiments.

3500 3510 3520 3530 3510 3511 3512 3510 3520 3521 3521 3521 3520 3521 In many embodiments, machinecan include a base, a cradle, and a slider. Basecan extend from a first endto a second end. In some embodiments, basecan be used with multiple different cradles, which can be used for different devices. Cradlecan include a recessin which a device can be placed with screen facing upwards or away from recess. Recesscan have sides and a bottom, and cradlecan have a thickness greater than the thickness of the device. In many embodiments, recessis conformal with the device.

3510 3514 3514 3510 3557 3514 3510 3520 3514 3520 3520 3514 3550 3514 3557 3557 3514 3514 3550 35 36 FIGS.- In some embodiments, basecan include an alignment base. In many embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can secure overlay applicator to base, such as by engaging with alignment mechanisms. In some embodiments, such as shown in, alignment basecan be located on basebeyond the each end of cradle. In other embodiments, alignment basecan be located on cradle, such as at each end of cradle. In a number of embodiments, the lines of support between each side of alignment basecan be in line with and within overlay applicator. Alignment baseand alignment mechanismcan be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanismis engaged with alignment base, the overlay can be positioned directly above the screen of the device. In a number of embodiments, alignment basecan be configured to secure overlay applicatorslightly above the screen of the device.

3510 3515 3515 3514 3555 3515 3555 3550 3514 In a number of embodiments, basecan include a pull slot. In many embodiments, pull slotis below one side of alignment base. In many embodiments, pull tabcan be inserted through pull slot, which can allow pull tabto be pulled while overlay applicatoris secured on alignment base.

3550 157 457 657 757 2857 3520 3555 3550 3515 3555 3515 3555 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 FIG. In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a wiper (not shown), which can be similar to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(). The wiper can remove dust from the screen of the device. In other embodiments, after inserting the device in cradle, a cloth (not shown), such as a microfiber cloth or another suitable cleaning cloth, which can have dimensions similar to pull tab, can be draped across the screen of the device between the screen of the device and overlay applicator. One end of the cloth can be inserted through pull slot. In some embodiments, pull taband the cloth can be inserted together through pull slot, and as pull taband the cloth are pulled, the cloth can remove dust from the screen of the device.

3555 3515 In many embodiments, pull tabcan be pulled through pull slot, and, in certain embodiments, along with a wiper, cloth, or sticker to clean the screen of the device, and the adhesive release liner can be removed to expose the adhesive on the overlay. In a number of embodiments, after the adhesive release liner is removed and the adhesive of the overlay is exposed, the overlay can be secured slightly above the screen of the device, such that adhesion between the overlay and the screen of the device does not occur. In other embodiments, the overlay can be secured at the screen of the device, such that adhesion can begin to occur upon removal of the adhesive release liner.

3513 3530 3511 3512 3530 3531 3531 3513 3531 3513 3531 3513 3532 3530 3533 3530 3511 3512 3530 3534 3535 3534 3532 3531 3535 3510 3516 3514 3535 3530 3511 3512 3514 In some embodiments, base can include a trackon each side, which can allow sliderto move between first endto second end. In many embodiments, slidercan include slider side supports. In a number of embodiments, slider side supportscan include pins (not shown) that can engage in tracksand allow slider side supportsto slide along tracks. Slider side supportscan be connected and/or held within tracksby a slider cross support. In some embodiments, slidercan include a handle, which can be used to move sliderback and forth between first endand second end. Slidercan include a pressure bar supporton each side of a pressure bar. Pressure bar supportscan be spring loaded or elastically attached to slider cross supportand/or slider side supportssuch that pressure barcan provide downward pressure. In various embodiments, basecan include camsin the regions near alignment base, which can raise pressure barsuch that slidercan move back and forth from first sideto second sidewithout interference from alignment base.

3555 3530 3511 3512 3535 3552 3535 3535 3535 3550 3500 36 FIG. In many embodiments, after pull tabis pulled and the adhesive release liner is partially or fully removed from the overlay, slidercan be moved from first sidepartially or fully toward second sidesuch that pressure barprovides downward pressure on protective filmto adhere the overlay to the screen of the device, as shown in. Pressure barcan provide sufficient pressure to prevent and/or remove any air bubbles. In a number of embodiments, pressure barcan be a roller. In other embodiments, pressure barcan be a fixed bar that slides along the top of overlay applicator. Machinecan thus advantageously be used to accurately align the overlay on the screen of the device without dust or air bubbles.

37 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 3 FIG. 3 FIG. 3700 700 730 3700 3700 700 3710 3720 3730 3740 3710 310 3710 300 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a systemfor using an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(), to apply an overlay, such as overlay(), to a device. Systemis merely exemplary and embodiments of the system are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The system can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Systemcan include overlay applicator, a cradle, a device(e.g., a smart phone), a cradle frame, and a machine. Cradlecan be similar to cradle(), and various components and/or constructions of cradlecan be substantially identical or similar to various components of cradle().

38 FIG. 37 FIG. 37 FIG. 37 FIG. 37 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. 3710 3710 3710 3811 3720 3720 3811 3811 3720 3811 3812 3813 3710 3720 3710 3814 715 3814 715 715 710 3814 715 3814 3814 715 715 3814 730 3720 3811 730 740 3710 3815 3720 3710 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top side view of cradle. Cradleis merely exemplary and embodiments of the cradle are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The cradle can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Cradlecan include a slotin which device() can be placed with the screen of device() facing upwards or away from slot. In some embodiments, slotis conformal with device(). Slotcan have sidesand a bottom. Cradlecan have a thickness greater than the thickness of device(). In many embodiments, cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanism(). In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism(). For example, as shown in, alignment mechanism() can include six holes spaced relatively evenly around alignment frame(). Alignment basecan include six protrusions configured to engage with the six holes of alignment mechanism(). In some embodiments, the protrusions of alignment basecan be spring loaded. Alignment baseand alignment mechanism() can be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanism() is engaged with alignment base, overlay() can be positioned directly above the screen of device() in slot, and aligned such that overlay() will be adhered in an accurate position on the screen when adhesive release liner() is removed. In certain embodiments, cradlecan include a bottom aperture, which can facilitate removal of device() from cradle.

39 FIG. 40 FIG. 38 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. 3730 3730 3730 3730 3910 3911 3814 3730 3912 3913 3730 3912 3912 3913 3914 3730 3914 3730 3915 3730 3910 3915 3710 3912 3913 3730 3916 3910 3915 3912 3916 730 3720 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top side view of cradle frame.illustrates a bottom side view of cradle frame. Cradle frameis merely exemplary and embodiments of the cradle frame are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The cradle frame can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, cradle framecan include side frames, which can include alignment holesthat can engage with alignment base(). Cradle framecan include a bottom plate, which can be bent at a creasemidway between the two sides and extending partially or fully from one end to the other end of cradle frame. Bottom platecan be made of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic. In various embodiments, the bend in bottom plateat creasecan be maintained by end caps, which can be centered at each end of cradle frame. End capscan be made of a rigid material, such as a rigid metal or polycarbonate (PC). In many embodiments, cradle framecan include end framesextending at each end of cradle framebetween side frames. In certain embodiments, end framecan be less thick than side frames, which can allow flexibility for bottom plateto be depressed and semi-flexibly bent downward, such as in the region of crease. In a number of embodiments, cradle framecan include a recessbetween side framesand end frames, and bounded at the bottom by bottom plate. Recesscan have dimensions substantially similar to overlay() and/or the screen of device().

41 FIG. 41 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 3740 3740 3740 4110 4120 4130 3740 4150 4110 3740 4110 4111 4120 4110 4120 3710 4120 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a left side view of machinewith the arm in a raised configuration. Machineis merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The machine can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In many embodiments, machinecan include a base, a cradle support, a stand, a hinge assembly, and an arm. In many embodiments, basecan provide a sturdy support base for machine. In certain embodiments, basecan include feetmade from an elastomeric material for non-slip, cushioned, and/or balanced support. In some embodiments, cradle supportcan be a recess in base, as shown in. Cradle supportcan be configured to hold a cradle, such as cradle(). Cradle supportcan be used with various different cradles, which can be configured for different devices.

4130 4150 4130 4110 4110 4130 4150 4140 4140 4141 4140 4142 4150 4140 4143 4150 4150 4150 3710 4120 4150 700 730 4130 4131 4150 41 FIG. 44 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 7 37 FIGS., 7 FIG. In many embodiments, standcan provide support for arm. In certain embodiments, standcan extend upright from base, and, in some embodiments, can be substantially perpendicular to base. Standcan be connected to armat hinge assembly. In many embodiments, hinge assemblycan include a hinge axis. In some embodiments, hinge assemblycan include a hinge trackto allow armto move along a predetermined arc. In a number of embodiments, hinge assemblycan include a hinge clamp, which can allow armto be secured at desired and/or predetermined positions. For example, armcan be raised to a raised configuration, as shown in, or lowered to a lowered position, as shown in, described below. When armis raised, cradle() can be inserted or removed from cradle support. When armis lowered, overlay applicator() can be used apply overlay(), as described below. In some embodiments, standcan include a positioning piece, which can prevent armfrom lowering below a predetermined position.

4150 4154 4150 4140 4150 4151 4151 4152 4151 4151 4152 4153 4151 44 FIG. In certain embodiments, armcan include a handle, which can be used to assist in raising and/or lowering armwhen hinge assemblyis unclamped. In some embodiments, armcan include an expandable bladder, such as an air bladder. In many embodiments, expandable bladdercan be connected to a pumping mechanism, which can fill expandable bladderwith air, as shown in, described below. In certain embodiments, expandable bladderand/or pumping mechanismcan be a part of a portable (e.g., battery powered) blood pressure monitor and cuff, which can include a microprocessor and a start/stop buttonto initiate or terminate the inflation and/or deflation of expandable bladderwith air.

42 45 FIGS.- 7 FIG. 42 FIG. 42 FIG. 37 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. 3700 3740 3710 700 3730 730 3720 3740 3730 3720 3710 700 3710 3720 3720 3811 3710 3811 3720 3710 700 3710 3720 720 730 740 750 750 757 3720 700 3710 3814 715 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrate using systemwith machine, cradle, overlay applicator, and cradle frameto apply overlay() to device.illustrates machine, cradle frame, devicelocated in cradle, and overlay applicatorlocated on cradleabove device. In many embodiments, devicecan be placed in slotin cradlewith the screen facing upwards or away from slot, as shown in. After placing devicein cradle, overlay applicatorcan be placed on cradleabove device(), with protective filmfacing up and above overlay(), adhesive release liner(), and pull tab. In many embodiments, pull taband wipercan be facing downward, and resting upon or proximate to the screen of device(). In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be secured to cradleby alignment baseengaging with alignment mechanism.

43 FIG. 37 FIG. 39 40 FIGS.- 39 40 FIGS.- 38 FIG. 37 FIG. 3710 4120 3740 3730 3710 3730 3710 700 3720 3912 700 3911 3814 3730 3710 3710 3720 700 3730 4120 3740 4150 3740 3710 4120 illustrates cradlelocated in cradle supportof machine, with cradle frameupon cradle. Cradle framecan be placed upon cradleabove overlay applicatorand device(). In some embodiments, bottom plate() can protrude slightly downward toward overlay applicator. In various embodiments, alignment holes() can engage with alignment base() to secure cradle frameto cradle. Cradle, along with device(), overlay applicator, and cradle frame, as assembled as described above, can be placed in cradle supportof machine. In many embodiments, armof machinecan be in a raised position to facilitate insertion of cradlein cradle support.

44 FIG. 44 FIG. 39 FIG. 3740 4150 4151 750 740 3850 4143 4150 4142 4141 4154 4150 4150 4151 3730 3916 illustrates machinewith armin a lowered position and expandable bladderfilled, and with pull taband adhesive release linerremoved. In many embodiments, armcan be lowered to a lowered position, as shown in. In many embodiments, hinge clampcan be disengaged to allow armto rotate along hinge trackaround hinge axisto the lowered position, and then reengaged at the lowered position. In several embodiments, handlecan be used to assist lowering arm. In various embodiments when armis in a lowered position, expandable bladdercan rest upon cradle frame, and, in some embodiments, can rest within recess().

750 740 730 750 757 3720 3912 3730 757 757 3720 750 740 730 730 3720 7 FIG. 37 FIG. 39 FIG. 37 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. In some embodiments, pull tabcan be pulled to remove adhesive release linerfrom the adhesive side of overlay(). In many embodiments, as pull tabis pulled, wipercan wipe across the screen of device() to remove any dust. In some embodiments, bottom plate() of cradle framecan be positioned so as to provide enough pressure on wipersuch that wipercan stay in contact with the screen of device() and effectively clean off any dust. In many embodiments, after pull tabhas been pulled out and adhesive release linerhas been removed from covering overlay(), overlay() can be secured such that it remains above and does not adhere to the screen of device().

4152 4151 4153 4151 4151 4151 3912 3913 700 730 3720 3720 4151 3912 730 730 3720 3720 730 3720 44 FIG. 39 FIG. 39 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. 37 FIG. 39 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. 37 FIG. 7 FIG. 37 FIG. In many embodiments, pumping mechanismcan be activated to fill expandable bladder. In many embodiments, start/stop buttoncan be activated to fill expandable bladderwith air. As shown in, expandable bladdercan expand as it fills with air. In some embodiments, the expansion of expandable bladdercan provide downward force on bottom plate(). Crease() can push down on overlay applicator() such that overlay() can begin to adhere to the screen of device() along the center line between the sides of device(). As expandable bladdercontinues to inflate, other regions of bottom plate() can press down on overlay(), extending outward from the center. Beginning the adhesion of overlay() to device() at the center of device() can advantageously allow the remainder of overlay() to be accurately adhered to the screen of device() without wrinkles and/or with minimal or no bubbles.

45 FIG. 3740 4150 3710 4120 3730 3710 750 740 4152 4151 4151 4153 4151 4152 4151 4151 illustrates machinewith armin a raised position, with cradleremoved from cradle support, with cradle frameremoved off of cradle, and with pull taband adhesive release linerremoved. In many embodiments, pumping mechanismcan be deactivated to stop the inflation of expandable bladderand/or to begin the deflation of expandable bladder. In many embodiments, start/stop buttoncan be deactivated to deflate expandable bladder. In other embodiments, pumping mechanismcan be pre-programmed to stop the inflation of expandable bladderand to begin the deflation of expandable bladderafter expandable bladder reaches a predetermined level of inflation.

4150 4143 4150 4142 4141 4154 4150 4150 3740 3710 3720 3740 In several embodiments, armcan be raised to a raised position. In many embodiments, hinge clampcan be disengaged to allow armto rotate along hinge trackaround hinge axisto the raised position, and then reengaged at the raised position. In many embodiments, handlecan help facilitate moving arm. Armof machinecan be in a raised position to facilitate removal of cradlefrom cradle supportof machine.

3710 3720 700 3730 4120 3740 3730 3710 720 710 720 3720 720 710 730 3710 3720 3815 3710 3815 3720 710 720 730 3720 710 720 730 730 3720 7 FIG. 38 FIG. In a number of embodiments, cradlecan be removed, along with device, overlay applicator(), and cradle framefrom cradle supportof machine. In several embodiments, cradle framecan next be removed from cradleto uncover protective filmand alignment frame, which in many embodiments can be integral with protective film, as described above. In some embodiments, device, along with the protective film, alignment frame, and overlay, can be removed from cradle. In many embodiments, removal of devicecan be accomplished by manually reaching through bottom aperture() of cradleto push upward or away from bottom apertureon device. In a number of embodiments, alignment frameand protective filmcan be peeled away from overlay, which is adhered to device. After alignment frameand protective filmhave been peeled away from overlay, application of overlayto the screen of devicecan be complete.

46 FIG. 47 FIG. 4600 4600 4600 4600 4600 4610 4620 4630 4640 4650 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of a machinein a closed configuration.illustrates a perspective view of machinein an open configuration. Machinecan be used with an overlay applicator to apply an overlay to a device. Machineis merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The machine can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In various embodiments, machinecan include a base, a cradle support, a cradle, a hinge assembly, an arm.

4610 4600 4620 4610 4610 4611 4610 4620 4630 4620 4620 4630 4620 In many embodiments, basecan provide a sturdy support base for machine. In some embodiments, cradle supportcan be a recess in base. In a number of embodiments, basecan include an indented region, which can extend partially along a side of baseand/or cradle support, and which can facilitate removal of cradlefrom cradle support. Cradle supportcan be configured to hold a cradle, such as cradle. In various embodiments, cradle supportcan be used interchangeably with various different cradles, such as cradles configured for various different devices.

4630 3710 4630 3710 4630 700 4630 4731 4731 4731 4630 4630 4734 715 700 4734 715 715 710 4734 715 4734 4734 715 715 4734 730 4731 730 740 4630 4735 4630 37 38 FIGS.- 37 38 FIGS.- 7 FIG. 47 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. Cradlecan be similar to cradle(), and various components and/or constructions of cradlecan be substantially identical or similar to various components of cradle(). Cradlecan be configured to be used with an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(). As shown in, cradlecan include a slotin which a device can be placed with the screen of the device facing upwards or away from slot. In some embodiments, slotcan be conformal with the device. Cradlecan have a thickness greater than the thickness of the device. In many embodiments, cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with an alignment mechanism, such as alignment mechanism(), of an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(). In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism(). For example, as shown in, alignment mechanism() can include six holes spaced relatively evenly around alignment frame(). Alignment basecan include six protrusions configured to engage with the six holes of alignment mechanism(). In some embodiments, the protrusions of alignment basecan be spring loaded. Alignment baseand alignment mechanism() can be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanism() is engaged with alignment base, overlay() can be positioned directly above the screen of the device in slot, and aligned such that overlay() will be adhered in an correct position on the screen when adhesive release liner() is removed. In certain embodiments, cradlecan include a bottom aperture, which can facilitate removal of the device from cradle.

4610 4650 4640 4640 4650 4610 4640 4640 4641 4642 4643 4643 4644 4642 4645 4644 4640 4650 4645 4644 4650 4650 4630 4620 4650 700 730 47 FIG. 46 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. In many embodiments, basecan be connected to armat hinge assembly. In many embodiments, hinge assemblycan allow armto rotate relative to base. In some embodiments, hinge assemblycan lock in two positions, which can allow arm to be held at a raised position and at a lowered position. Hinge assemblycan include a hinge axle, which can connect a hinge central memberto side supportsthrough a hinge axis of rotation. In several embodiments, hinge side supportscan include notches, and hinge central membercan include a locking rod, which can engage in notchesto lock hinge assemblysuch that armcan be held at a raised position and/or at a lowered position. In many embodiments, locking rodcan have a spring-loaded bias to remain in notches. Armcan be raised to a raised configuration, as shown in, or lowered to a lowered position, as shown in. When armis raised, cradlecan be inserted or removed from cradle support. When armis lowered, overlay applicator() can be used apply overlay(), as described below.

4650 4654 4650 4610 4640 4650 4651 4651 4652 4651 4652 4152 4651 4151 4651 4652 4653 4651 41 FIG. 41 FIG. In certain embodiments, armcan include a handle, which can be used to assist in raising and/or lowering armwith respect to baseabout hinge assembly. In some embodiments, armcan include an expandable bladder, such as an air bladder. In many embodiments, expandable bladdercan be connected to a pumping mechanism, which can fill expandable bladderwith air. Pumping mechanismcan be similar or identical to pumping mechanism(), and/or expandable bladdercan be similar or identical to expandable bladder(). In certain embodiments, expandable bladderand/or pumping mechanismcan be a part of a portable (e.g., battery powered) blood pressure monitor and cuff, which can include a microprocessor and a start/stop buttonto initiate or terminate the inflation and/or deflation of expandable bladderwith air.

48 50 FIGS.- 7 FIG. 48 FIG. 48 FIG. 47 FIG. 46 47 FIGS.- 46 47 FIGS.- 46 47 FIGS.- 4600 730 4600 4630 700 4630 4800 4731 4630 4800 4630 4630 4620 4800 4630 4630 4620 4800 4630 4650 4600 4630 4620 4800 4630 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrate using machineto apply overlay() to the screen of a device.illustrates a perspective view of a machinein an open configuration, with a device in cradle, and an overlay applicatorabove the device on cradle. As shown in, a devicecan be placed in slot() of cradlewith the screen of devicefacing upwards or away from cradle. In some embodiments, cradlecan be placed in cradle support() prior to inserting devicein cradle. In other embodiments, cradlecan be placed in cradle support() after inserting devicein cradle. In many embodiments, armof machinecan be in a raised position to facilitate insertion of cradlein cradle support() and/or insertion of devicein cradle.

700 4630 4800 720 730 740 750 750 757 4800 700 4630 4734 715 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. In a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be placed on cradleabove device, with protective filmfacing up and above overlay(), adhesive release liner(), and pull tab. In many embodiments, pull taband wiper() can be facing downward, and resting upon or proximate to the screen of device. In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be secured to cradleby alignment baseengaging with alignment mechanism.

49 FIG. 49 FIG. 46 47 FIGS.- 46 47 FIGS.- 46 47 FIGS.- 4600 750 700 4650 4642 4643 4645 4644 4644 4650 4651 700 illustrates a perspective view of a machinein a closed configuration, with pull tabof overlay applicatorbeing pulled. In several embodiments, armcan next be lowered to a lowered position, as shown in. In many embodiments, hinge central membercan rotate with respect to hinge side supports, and locking rod() can disengage with one or more of notches() and reengage with a different one or more of notches(). In various embodiments when armis in a lowered position, expandable bladdercan rest upon overlay applicator.

750 740 730 750 757 4800 4800 750 740 730 730 4800 750 740 730 4650 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 48 FIG. 48 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 48 FIG. 7 FIG. 7 FIG. In several embodiments, pull tabcan be pulled to remove adhesive release liner() from the adhesive side of overlay(). In many embodiments, as pull tabis pulled, wiper() can wipe across the screen of device() to remove any dust from the screen of device(). In many embodiments, after pull tabhas been pulled out and adhesive release liner() has been removed from covering overlay(), overlay() can be secured such that it remains above and does not adhere to the screen of device(). In some embodiments, pulling on pull tabto remove adhesive release liner() from the adhesive side of overlay() can occur before lowing armto a lowered position.

4652 4651 4653 4651 4651 4651 720 730 4800 730 4800 4651 730 4800 4651 4651 4651 730 4800 4800 730 4800 7 FIG. 7 FIG. 48 FIG. 7 FIG. 48 FIG. 7 FIG. 48 FIG. 7 FIG. 48 FIG. 48 FIG. 7 FIG. 48 FIG. In some embodiments, pumping mechanismcan next be activated to fill expandable bladder. In many embodiments, start/stop buttoncan be activated to fill expandable bladderwith air. Expandable bladdercan expand as it fills with air. In some embodiments, the expansion of expandable bladdercan provide downward force on protective film() such that overlay() can begin to adhere to the screen of device(). Adhering overlay() to device() by applying pressure with expandable bladdercan advantageously allow the overlay() to be accurately adhered to the screen of device() without wrinkles and/or with minimal or no bubbles. In certain embodiments, expandable bladdercan be configured to begin inflation at the center of expandable bladderand continue inflating out to the perimeter regions of expandable bladder, which can adhere overlay() beginning at the center of the screen of device(), and continue the adhesion out to the perimeter regions of the screen of device(), which can advantageously cause overlay() to be adhered to the screen of device() with minimal or no air bubbles.

4652 4651 4651 4653 4652 4651 4652 4651 4651 In many embodiments, pumping mechanismcan be deactivated to stop the inflation of expandable bladderand/or to begin the deflation of expandable bladder. In many embodiments, start/stop buttoncan be pressed to deactivate pumping mechanismto deflate expandable bladder. In other embodiments, pumping mechanismcan be pre-programmed to stop the inflation of expandable bladderand to begin the deflation of expandable bladderafter expandable bladder reaches a predetermined level of inflation.

50 FIG. 50 FIG. 46 47 FIGS.- 46 47 FIGS.- 46 47 FIGS.- 4600 700 4800 4650 4642 4643 4645 4644 4644 4654 4650 4650 4600 4630 4620 4800 4630 illustrates a perspective view of a machinein an open configuration, with portions of overlay applicatorremaining on device. In a number of embodiments, armcan be raised to a raised position, as shown in. In many embodiments, hinge central membercan rotate with respect to hinge side supports, and locking rod() can disengage with one or more of notches() and reengage with a different one or more of notches(). In many embodiments, handlecan help facilitate lifting and/or moving arm. Armof machinecan be in a raised position to facilitate removal of cradlefrom cradle support, and/or removal of devicefrom cradle.

4630 4800 700 4620 4600 4800 720 710 730 4630 4800 4735 4630 4735 4800 710 720 730 4800 710 720 730 730 4800 47 FIG. In several embodiments, cradle, along with deviceand overlay applicator, can next be removed from cradle supportof machine. In a number of embodiments, device, along with the protective film, alignment frame, and overlay, can be removed from cradle. In many embodiments, removal of devicecan be accomplished by manually reaching through bottom aperture() of cradleto push upward (or away from bottom aperture) on device. In several embodiments, alignment frameand protective film, which can be integral, can be peeled away from overlay, which is adhered to device. After alignment frameand protective filmhave been peeled away from overlay, application of overlayto the screen of devicecan be complete.

51 FIG. 30 FIG. 5100 5100 5100 5100 5100 5100 3000 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing an overlay applicator. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator().

51 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 5100 5101 140 440 640 740 1540 2740 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing an adhesive release liner. In many embodiments, the adhesive release liner layer can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(); adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In a number of embodiments, the adhesive release liner can include a top side and a bottom side.

5100 5102 150 450 650 750 1550 2750 5100 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a pull tab. In various embodiments, the pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab(). In some embodiments, the pull tab can include a top side and a bottom side. In various embodiments, the adhesive release liner can be integral with the pull tab. In a number of embodiments, methodcan include adhering the adhesive release liner to the pull tab.

5100 5103 157 457 657 757 2857 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 30 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, methodcan include a blockof attaching a wiper to the top side of the pull tab. In several embodiments, the wiper can be similar or identical to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper().

5100 5104 2930 29 30 FIGS.- In various embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing an overlay layer. The overlay layer can be similar or identical to the layer of material for overlay(). In a number of embodiments, the overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. In some embodiments, the bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to the top side of the adhesive release liner.

5100 5105 In many embodiments, methodcan include a blockof attaching the bottom side of the overlay layer to the top side of the adhesive release liner.

5100 5106 2920 29 30 FIGS.- In some embodiments, methodcan include a block ofof providing a protective film layer. In a number of embodiments, the protective film layer can be similar or identical to the layer of material for protective film layer(). In various embodiments, the protective film layer can include a top side and a bottom side.

5100 5107 In several embodiments, methodcan include a blockof attaching the bottom side of the protective film layer to the top side of the overlay layer.

5100 5108 2960 2991 110 410 610 2910 470 670 2970 3560 2990 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In various embodiments, methodcan include a blockof cutting the protective film layer and the overlay layer to create an interface slit between an alignment tab and a device portion, and to create a tail slit between a tail portion and the device portion. In some embodiments, the interface slit can be similar or identical to interface slit(). In a number of embodiments, the tail slit can be similar or identical to tail slit(). In some embodiments, the alignment tab can be similar or identical to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment tab(), and/or alignment tab(). In many embodiments, the device portion can be similar or identical to device portion(), device portion(), device portion(), and/or device portion(). In some embodiments, the tail portion can be similar or identical to tail portion(). In several embodiments, the alignment tab can be configured to engage with an alignment base to align the overlay with the screen of the device.

5100 5109 680 3080 3559 6 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 FIG. In many embodiments, methodcan include a blockof attaching a sticker to the top side of the protective film. In several embodiments, the sticker can be similar or identical to joining sticker(), joining sticker(), and/or joining stickers(). In some embodiments, the sticker can span the interface slit between the device portion and the alignment tab. In a number of embodiments, the sticker can include a non-stretching material.

52 FIG. 31 34 FIGS.- 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 3100 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a cradle. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the cradle can be similar or identical to cradle().

52 FIG. 31 FIG. 5200 5201 3110 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a base. In a number of embodiments, the base can be similar or identical to bottom frame().

5200 5202 212 312 835 13 14 1632 2035 3112 100 400 600 3000 115 415 615 2915 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 FIGS.- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 30 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing an alignment base. In several embodiments, the alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base, such as alignment base() or alignment base(), alignment base(,-), alignment base(), alignment base() and/or alignment base(). In various embodiments, the alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In a number of embodiments, the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism().

5200 5203 3130 3140 3120 31 FIG. 31 FIG. 31 FIG. In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing one or more frame pieces. In several embodiments, the one or more frame pieces can include two corner frames located at a first end of the base proximate to the alignment base. The corner frames can be similar or identical to corner frames(). In many embodiments, the one or more frame pieces can include an end frame located at a second end of the base opposite the first end. The end frame can be similar or identical to end frame(). In several embodiments, the one or more frame pieces can include two side frames located at each side of the base between the first end and the second end. The side frames can be similar or identical to side frames().

3111 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 31 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In some embodiments, the frame pieces can be configured to securely hold an electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position with respect to the alignment base. The device slot can be similar or identical to device slot() In various embodiments, the base, the alignment base, and the one or more frame pieces can be configured to hold the overlay applicator between the base and a screen of the electronic device when the screen of the electronic device is facing toward the base. In a number of embodiments, the base, the alignment base, and the one or more frame pieces can be configured to facilitate applying an overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In many embodiments, the one or more frame pieces can be configured to align the overlay applicator as the overlay of the overlay applicator is applied to the screen of the electronic device.

3141 150 450 650 2750 31 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 32 33 FIGS.- In several embodiments, the one or more frame pieces can include a pull tab slot configured to allow a pull tab of the overlay applicator to extend beyond the device slot. The pull tab slot can be similar or identical to end slot(). The pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab(). For example, the pull tab can extend beyond the device slot as shown in.

3150 157 457 657 757 2857 31 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 30 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, the base can include a support piece extending in a first direction. The support piece can be similar or identical to central support(). In some embodiments, the support piece can be configured to press an adhesive side of the overlay of the overlay applicator toward the screen of the electronic device when the screen of the electronic device is facing toward the support piece and the pull tab of the overlay applicator is pulled in the first direction to remove an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator and expose the adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device. In a number of embodiments, the support piece can include an elastomeric material. In various embodiments, the support piece can be configured to press the adhesive side of the overlay against the screen of the electronic device when the adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator is removed to expose the adhesive side of the overlay. In various embodiments, the support piece can be configured to press a wiper of the pull tab toward the screen of the electronic device as the wiper moves across the screen of the electronic device in the first direction. The wiper can be similar or identical to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper().

53 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 3500 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a machine. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine can be similar or identical to machine().

53 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 5300 5301 3510 3511 3512 3514 3557 3550 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a base. In a number of embodiments, the base can be similar or identical to base(). In several embodiments, the base can include a first end. The first end can be similar or identical to first end(). In many embodiments, the base can include a second end. The second end can be similar or identical to second end(). In some embodiments, the base can include an alignment base. The alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(). In many embodiments, the alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(). The overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator().

3556 35 36 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, the overlay applicator can include a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab. The first and second alignment tabs can be similar or identical to alignment tabs(). In several embodiments, the first alignment tab can include a first portion of the alignment mechanism, and the second alignment tab comprising a second portion of the alignment mechanism. In many embodiments, the alignment base can include a first side proximate the first end of the base. In a number of embodiments, the first side can be configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. In many embodiments, a second side proximate the second end of the base, the second side can be configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator.

3515 35 36 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, the base can include a pull slot. The pull slot can be similar or identical to pull slot(). In some embodiments, the pull slot can be located between the cradle and the second side of the alignment base.

5300 5302 3520 35 36 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a cradle. The cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(). In several embodiments, the cradle can be located between the first side of the alignment base and the second side of the alignment base. In some embodiments, the cradle can be configured to securely hold an electronic device. In various embodiments, the cradle can be integral with the base. In many embodiments, the cradle can be removably coupled to the base.

5300 5303 3530 3535 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 3513 35 36 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a slider configured to move between the first and second ends of the base. The slider can be similar or identical to slider(). In a number of embodiments, the slider can include a bar. The bar can be similar or identical to pressure bar(). In many embodiments, the bar can be configured to press an overlay of the overlay applicator toward a screen of the electronic device when the slider is moved between the first and second ends of the base. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In several embodiments, the bar can be spring-loaded to press downward toward the base. In a number of embodiments, the base can include one or more tracks configured to engage with the slider and allow the slider to move between the first and second ends of the base. The tracks can be similar or identical to track().

3516 In several embodiments, the base can include one or more first cams at the first end of the base and one or more second cams at the second end of the base. In first and second cams can be similar or identical to cams. In many embodiments, the one or more first cams can be configured to prevent the bar from contacting the first side of the alignment base when the slider is moved between the first and second ends of the base. the one or more second cams can be configured to prevent the bar from contacting the second side of the alignment base when the slider is moved between the first end and second ends of the base.

3555 35 FIG. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the alignment base is engaged with the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator and the cradle is holding the electronic device, a pull tab of the overlay applicator can be pulled through the pull slot to remove an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator and expose an adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device. The pull tab be similar or identical to pull tab(). In various embodiments, the machine can be further configured such that when the adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator is removed to expose the adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device and the slider is moved between the first and second ends of the base, the bar can be configured to press the adhesive side of the overlay against the screen of the electronic device.

54 FIG. 37 41 45 FIGS.,- 46 50 FIGS.- 5400 5400 5400 5400 5400 5400 3700 4600 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a machine. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine can be similar or identical to machine() and/or machine().

54 FIG. 41 FIG. 46 FIG. 5400 5401 4110 4610 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a base. In a number of embodiments, the base can be similar or identical to base() and/or base().

5400 5402 3710 4630 3720 4800 3814 4734 715 4120 4620 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 37 FIG. 48 FIG. 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 7 48 FIGS., 41 FIG. 46 FIG. In many embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing a cradle configured to securely hold an electronic device. The cradle can be similar or identical to cradle() and/or cradle(). The electronic device can be similar or identical to device() and/or device(). in several embodiments, the cradle can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base() and/or alignment base(). The alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(). In several embodiments, the alignment base can include six protrusions configured to engage with an alignment frame of the overlay applicator. In some embodiments, the cradle can be integral with the base. In many embodiments, the base can include a cradle support configured to removably hold the cradle. The cradle support can be similar or identical to cradle support cradle support() and/or cradle support().

5400 5403 4150 4650 4151 4651 4152 4652 4154 4654 4100 4600 4100 4600 4153 4653 4600 5400 4130 41 FIG. 46 FIG. 41 FIG. 46 FIG. 41 FIG. 46 FIG. 41 FIG. 46 FIG. 41 43 45 FIGS.-and 47 48 50 FIGS.-and 44 FIG. 46 49 FIGS.and 41 44 45 FIGS.,- 46 49 FIG., 46 50 FIGS.- 41 FIG. In some embodiments, methodcan include a blockof providing an arm. The arm can be similar or identical to arm() and/or arm(). In several embodiments, the arm can include an expandable bladder. The expandable bladder can be similar or identical to expandable bladder() and/or expandable bladder(). In a number of embodiments, the arm can include a pumping mechanism configured to inflate the expandable bladder. The pumping mechanism can be similar or identical to pumping mechanism() and/or pumping mechanism(). In some embodiments, the arm can include a handle. The handle can be similar or identical to handle() and/or handle(). In various embodiments, the arm can be configured to be hingedly rotated between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The open configuration can be similar or identical to the configuration shown infor machine, and/or the configuration shown infor machine. The closed configuration can be similar or identical to the configuration shown infor machineand/or the configuration shown infor machine. In some embodiments, the pumping mechanism can include a button configured to control inflation of the expandable bladder. The button can be similar or identical to start/stop button() and/or start/stop button(). In various embodiments, the arm can be hingedly attached to the base, such as in shown infor machine. In a number of embodiments, methodcan include the providing a stand attached to the base and hingedly attached to the arm. The stand can be similar or identical to stand().

730 750 7 45 50 FIGS.,, 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- In various embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the arm is in the closed configuration and the expandable bladder is inflated, the expandable bladder can press an overlay of the overlay applicator toward a screen of the electronic device to adhere an adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(). In some embodiments, the machine can be further configured such that when (a) the arm is in the closed configuration, (b) a pull tab of the overlay applicator is pulled to remove an adhesive release liner and expose the adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device, and (c) the expandable bladder is inflated, the expandable bladder can be configured to press the adhesive side of the overlay against the screen of the electronic device. The pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab().

5400 3730 3912 3913 3916 3911 37 39 40 FIGS.,- 39 40 FIGS.- 39 40 FIGS.- 39 FIG. 39 40 FIGS.- In some embodiments, methodcan include providing a cradle frame configured to engage with the cradle and secure the overlay applicator to the cradle. The cradle frame can be similar or identical to cradle frame(). In a number of embodiments, the cradle frame can include a bottom plate. The bottom plate can be similar or identical to bottom plate(). In many embodiments, the bottom plate can include a crease configured to press downward on the overlay applicator to adhere the adhesive side of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device. The crease can be similar or identical to crease(). In several embodiments, the cradle frame can include a recess. The recess can be similar or identical to recess(). In various embodiments, the expandable bladder can be configured to be positioned within the recess of the cradle frame when the arm is in the closed configuration. In several embodiments, the cradle frame can include alignment holes configured to engage with alignment base. The alignment holes can be similar or identical to alignment holes().

55 FIG. 5500 5500 5500 5510 5520 5510 5520 5510 5510 5520 5521 5522 5521 5522 5523 5523 5520 5521 5522 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an exploded view of a dust sticker assembly. Dust sticker assemblyis merely exemplary and embodiments of the dust sticker assembly are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The dust sticker assembly can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In many embodiments, dust sticker assemblycan include a dust removal stickerand/or a release liner. In many embodiments, a bottom side of dust removal stickercan include an adhesive. In many embodiments, release linercan attached to the bottom side of dust removal stickerand/or can cover the adhesive on the bottom side of dust removal sticker. In a number of embodiments, release linercan include a device portionand an end portion. Device portionand end portioncan be separated at a fold line. In many embodiments, fold linecan be formed by a cut through release linerto form device portionand end portion.

56 FIG. 5500 5600 5510 5600 5521 5510 5510 5600 5510 5600 5522 5600 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a bottom perspective view of dust sticker assemblyand a device. In a number of embodiments, dust removal stickercan be applied to deviceby peeling off device portionfrom the bottom of dust removal stickerand adhering dust removal stickerto cover the screen of device. In a number of embodiments, after dust removal stickeris adhered to the screen of device, end portioncan extend beyond an end of the screen of device.

57 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 56 FIG. 56 FIG. 56 FIG. 56 FIG. 56 FIG. 56 FIG. 3500 5500 5600 5600 3521 3520 5510 5600 5600 3520 5510 5600 5600 3520 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of machine(as shown inand described above) and dust sticker assembly, which can be used together to remove dust from the screen of device(). Device() can be placed in recessof cradle. In many embodiments, dust removal stickercan be adhered to the screen of device() before placing device() in cradle. In other embodiments, dust removal stickercan be adhered to the screen of device() after placing device() in cradle.

58 FIG. 59 FIG. 58 FIG. 55 FIG. 55 FIG. 59 FIG. 3500 5500 3500 5500 5520 5510 5522 5510 5522 5523 5522 5520 5522 5522 5520 5510 5922 5510 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of a portion of machineand dust sticker assembly.illustrates a perspective view of a portion of machineand dust sticker assembly, with end portion of release linerbeing peeled away from dust removal sticker. In a number of embodiments, end portionand a portion of dust removal stickerattached to end portioncan be folded back at fold line, as shown in, such that end portionof release liner() can be exposed. With end portionfolded back, end portionof release liner() can be peeled away from dust removal sticker, as shown in, to expose an adhesive end regionof dust removal sticker.

60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 FIG. 3500 5500 6050 6050 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 6055 6052 6056 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of machine, dust sticker assembly, and an overlay applicator. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator() and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include an adhesive release liner (not shown), a pull tab, an overlay (not shown), a protective film, and/or alignment tabs.

6056 3556 6057 3514 6050 5600 6050 3514 5922 6055 6055 6055 3515 6055 6050 3500 3514 6055 3515 5922 6055 5510 5600 5510 5600 5600 5510 5600 5510 6055 35 FIG. 56 FIG. 61 FIG. 56 FIG. 56 FIG. 56 FIG. 56 FIG. In some embodiments, alignment tabscan be similar to alignment tabs(), and can include an alignment mechanism, which can engage with alignment baseto position overlay applicatorso that the overlay is positioned directly above the screen of device(). In many embodiments, when overlay applicatoris lowered onto alignment base, adhesive end regioncan be attached to pull tab, as shown in, described below. In some embodiments, pull tabcan be integral with the adhesive release liner and can be a single layer of material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable liner film. In many embodiments, pull tabcan be inserted through pull slot, which can allow pull tabto be pulled while overlay applicatoris secured to machineon alignment base. As pull tabis pulled, such as through pull slot, adhesive end regioncan be pulled along with pull tab, which can peel off dust removal stickerfrom the screen of device(). As dust removal stickeris peel off the screen of device(), dust, dirt, and/or finger smudges can be removed from the screen of device(). As dust removal stickeris peeled off the screen of device(), the bottom, adhesive side of dust removal stickercan be folded over to face and/or attach to pull taband/or the adhesive release liner.

61 FIG. 55 FIG. 55 FIG. 5500 5600 6050 5510 5600 5922 5523 6055 6153 6050 5922 6055 5522 5520 5922 5510 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a side elevational view of a portion of dust sticker assemblyas attached to deviceand overlay applicator. Dust removal stickercan be adhered to the screen of device, and adhesive end regioncan be folded back at fold lineand exposed such that it can be adhered to pull tab, which is folded back along an adhesive release linerof overlay applicator. In many embodiments, adhesive end regioncan be adhered to pull tabafter end portion() of release liner() is removed from adhesive end regionof dust removal sticker.

62 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 30 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 6200 6200 6200 157 457 657 757 2857 6200 157 457 657 757 2857 6200 100 400 600 700 3000 6200 150 450 650 750 2750 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of a wiper. Wiperis merely exemplary and embodiments of the wiper are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The wiper can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Wipercan be similar to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(), and various components and/or constructions of wipercan be substantially identical or similar to various components of wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(). In many embodiments, wipercan be used with an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator() to remove dust, dirt, smudges, etc., from the screen of a device prior to adhering an overlay to the screen of the device. In many embodiments, wipercan be attached to a pull tab, such as pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), and/or pull tab().

6200 6210 6220 6210 6210 6210 6210 6220 6220 6220 6220 6230 6230 6220 6230 6220 6220 6230 6220 6220 6220 6230 6220 6230 In a number of embodiments, wipercan include a wiper supportand a wiper surfaceat a top side of wiper support. In various embodiments, an opposite bottom side of wiper supportcan be configured to attach to the pull tab. In many embodiments, wiper supportcan be made of foam or an elastomeric material. Wiper supportcan have sufficient thickness to ensure a close contact and/or pressure between wiper surfaceand the screen of the device when wiper surfaceis pulled across the screen of the device. In many embodiments, wiper surfacecan be made of a fabric (e.g., a microfiber cloth), soft silicone, an extruded rubber, or another suitable material. In a number of embodiments, wiper surfacecan include a slot. In some embodiments, slotcan extend partially or fully through the thickness of wiper surface. In some embodiments, slotcan be debossed in wiper surface. In certain embodiments, wiper surfacecan be as long as, or slightly longer than, the width of the screen of the device. In some embodiments, slotcan be as long as the width of the screen of the device, and wiper surfacecan extend an additional approximately 2 mm on each side of slot. In a number of embodiments, wiper surfacecan have a width of approximately 10 mm, slotcan have a width of approximately 2 mm, and wiper surfacecan extend 4 mm on each side of slot.

6200 6220 6230 6220 6220 6230 6220 6220 6220 6220 6230 In many embodiments, as wiperis pulled across the screen of the device, the leading edge and/or the material of wiper surfacecan intercept dust particles. Slotcan intercept dust particles that are not intercepted by the leading edge or the material of wiper surface, such as a rounded dirt particle that rolls across wiper surface. In a number of embodiments, including slotin wiper surfacecan advantageously decrease the surface area of wiper surface, which can advantageously increase the pressure of the remaining surface of wiper surfaceon the screen of the device during wiping and forestall dust and/or dirt particles from rolling past the leading edge of wiper surfaceor slot.

6200 6300 6300 6300 157 457 657 757 2857 6200 6200 157 457 657 757 2857 6200 6300 6210 6320 6210 6210 63 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 FIG. 62 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 FIG. 62 FIG. Other embodiments of wipers, such as wiper, can have additional slots. For example,illustrates a perspective view of a wiper. Wiperis merely exemplary and embodiments of the wiper are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The wiper can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Wipercan be similar to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(), and various components and/or constructions of wipercan be substantially identical or similar to various components of wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(). In many embodiments, wipercan include wiper supportand a wiper surfaceat the top side of wiper support. The bottom side of wiper supportcan be configured to attach to a pull tab, as described above.

6320 6330 6340 6330 6340 6320 6330 6320 6340 6320 6330 6340 6350 6350 6350 6330 6340 6330 6340 6330 6340 6330 6340 6320 6330 6250 6300 In a number of embodiments, wiper surfacecan include a slotand slot. In some embodiments, slotsandcan extend partially across the length of wiper surface. In a number of embodiments, slotcan extend across one half of the length of wiper surfaceand slotcan extend across the other half of the length of wiper surface. In certain embodiments, slotsandcan each extend into an overlap region. In some embodiments, overlap regioncan extend approximately 4 mm. Overlap regioncan advantageously provide sufficient overlap in the wiping paths of slotsandas slotsandwipe across the screen of the device to ensure rolling dust particles roll in either slotor slot. In other embodiments, slotsandcan each extend across the length of wiper surfaceand/or the width of the screen of the device, such that rolling dust particles could be intercepted by two slots. In yet additional embodiments, slotsandcan be positioned in another suitable configuration and/or wipercan include additional slots.

64 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 6400 6400 6410 6420 6430 6410 6420 6430 6410 6420 6430 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 3550 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top side view of a set of cradles. Set of cradlescan include a cradlefor a first device, a cradlefor a second device, and cradlefor a third device. Cradles,, andare merely exemplary and embodiments of the cradles are not limited to embodiments presented herein. The cradles can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Cradles,, and/orcan be similar to cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle() and/or cradle(), and various components and/or constructions of cradles,, and/orcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle() and/or cradle(). Cradles,, and/orcan be used with an overlay applicator, e.g., overlay applicator(), to apply an overlay to the screen of the device.

6410 6411 6411 6411 6411 6412 6413 6410 6411 6420 6421 6422 6423 6430 6431 6432 6433 6421 6421 6431 6431 6421 6431 6420 6421 6430 6431 Cradlecan include a device slotin which a first device can be placed with the screen of the first device facing upwards or away from device slot. In some embodiments, device slotis conformal with the first device. Device slotcan have sidesand a bottom. Cradlecan have a thickness greater than the thickness of device slotand/or the first device. Similarly, cradlecan include a device slot, which can include sidesand a bottom, and/or cradlecan include a device slot, which can include sidesand a bottom. Device slotcan be configured to hold a second device with the screen of the second device facing upwards or away from device slot, and/or device slotcan be configured to hold a third device with the screen of the third device facing upwards or away from device slot. Device slotcan be conformal with the second device, and/or device slotcan be conformal with the third device. Cradlecan have a thickness greater than the thickness of device slotand/or the second device, and cradlecan have a thickness greater than the thickness of device slotand/or the third device.

6410 6414 3557 35 3550 6414 3557 3557 3556 3550 6414 6410 3557 6414 3557 3557 6414 6411 6410 6415 6410 35 FIG. 35 FIG. 35 FIG. 35 FIG. 35 FIG. 35 FIG. In many embodiments, cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with an alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator, such as alignment mechanism(FIG.) on overlay applicator(). In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism(). For example, as shown in, alignment mechanismcan include two holes on each of alignment tabsat each end of overlay applicator. Alignment basecan include two protrusions at each end of cradleconfigured to engage with the two holes at each end of alignment mechanism(). Alignment baseand alignment mechanism() can be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanism() is engaged with alignment base, the overlay can be positioned directly above the screen of the first device in device slot, and aligned such that the overlay will be adhered in an accurate position on the screen when the adhesive release liner is removed. In certain embodiments, cradlecan include one or more bottom apertures, which can facilitate removal of the first device from cradle.

6410 6416 6416 3515 6416 6411 6414 6410 3555 6416 3555 3550 6414 35 FIG. 35 FIG. 35 FIG. 35 FIG. In various embodiments, cradlecan include a pull slot. Pull slotcan be similar to pull slot(). In many embodiments, pull slotcan be located between device slotand one side of alignment baseand can extend to the bottom and/or side of cradle. In many embodiments, a pull tab, such as pull tab() can be inserted through pull slot, which can allow pull tab() to be pulled while overlay applicator() is secured at both ends of alignment base.

6420 6424 6430 6434 6424 6434 6414 6420 6425 6430 6435 6425 6435 6415 6420 6426 6430 6436 6426 6436 6416 Cradlecan include an alignment base, and/or cradlecan include an alignment base. Alignment baseand/or alignment basecan be similar or identical to alignment base. Cradlecan include one or more bottom apertures, and/or cradlecan include one or more bottom apertures. Bottom aperturesand/or bottom aperturescan be similar or identical to bottom apertures. Cradlecan include a pull slot, and/or cradlecan include a pull slot. Pull slotand/or pull slotcan be similar or identical to pull slot.

6400 3550 6410 6420 6430 6400 3550 35 FIG. 35 FIG. Set of cradlescan be used with overlay applicators, such as overlay applicator(), to apply overlays to various different devices. For example, cradlecan be configured to apply an overlay on the first device (e.g., a Samsung Galaxy S® 4), cradlecan be configured to apply an overlay on the second device (e.g., an Apple iPhone® 5), and cradlecan be configured to apply an overlay on the third device (e.g., an Apple iPhone® 4). In other embodiments, set of cradlescan include fewer or additional cradles, and/or can include cradles configured to be used with overlay applicator() to apply overlays on additional devices.

65 FIG. 65 FIG. 3550 6410 6550 6550 6411 6550 6411 3555 6416 3560 3550 6550 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of overlay applicatorbeing utilized with cradle, which is holding a device. As shown in, devicecan be inserted in device slotwith the screen of devicefacing upwards or away from device slot. Next, pull tabcan be inserted in and/or lowered through pull slotuntil device portionof overlay applicatoris positioned over the screen of device.

66 FIG. 66 FIG. 65 FIG. 65 FIG. 65 FIG. 65 FIG. 65 FIG. 35 FIG. 3550 6410 6550 3550 6410 3557 3556 6414 3550 6410 3555 6550 6550 6550 6550 6550 6410 3552 illustrates a perspective view of overlay applicatorbeing utilized with cradle, which is holding a device. As shown in, overlay applicatorcan be secured to cradleby engaging alignment mechanismon alignment tabswith alignment base. After overlay applicatoris secured to cradle, pull tabcan be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom of the overlay and expose the adhesive on the bottom of the overlay to the screen of device(). As the adhesive release liner is removed, or alternatively, after the adhesive release liner is partially or fully removed, from the overlay, the overlay can be adhered to the screen of device(). In some embodiments, the overlay can be secured at the screen of device(), such that adhesion can begin to occur upon removal of the adhesive release liner. After the overlay is adhered to the screen of device(), device() can be removed from cradleand protective film() can be peeled off of the overlay.

67 FIG. 68 FIG. 67 68 FIGS.- 6400 6410 6420 6430 6400 6400 6400 6400 6410 6420 6430 6414 6424 6434 6400 6414 6410 6420 6420 6410 6424 6420 6430 6430 6420 6410 6420 6430 6400 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of set of cradles, with cradles,, andin a stacked configuration.illustrates a side view of set of cradlesin a stacked configuration. In a number of embodiments, each cradle in set of cradlescan be stackable with the other cradles in set of cradles. In various embodiments, each cradle of set of cradlescan include stacking slots (not shown) at each end on the bottom side of the cradle (e.g.,,,), which can engage with an alignment base (e.g.,,,) of the next lower cradle in the stacked set of cradles. For example, as shown in, alignment baseof cradlecan engage with stacking slots (not shown) on cradleto secure cradleabove cradle, and alignment baseof cradlecan engage with stacking slots (not shown) on cradleto secure cradleabove cradle, such that cradle, cradle, and cradleare stacked in a coterminous configuration. Stacking each cradle of set of cradlescan advantageously save table space and allow set of cradles to be kept in a stable compact arrangement.

69 FIG. 30 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 6900 3000 2930 6900 6900 6910 6950 6910 6920 6930 6940 6950 6920 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of a machine, which can be used with an overlay applicator, such as overlay applicator(), to apply an overlay, such as overlay() to the screen of a device. Machineis merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The machine can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In various embodiments, machinecan include a clamshell frameand a cradle. In a number of embodiments, clamshell framecan include a support base, a lid, and a hinge mechanism. In some embodiments, cradlecan be removably attached to support base.

6950 3100 6950 6954 6951 6952 6956 6950 6950 6953 2915 3000 6953 2915 6953 2915 2915 6953 2930 6950 2930 2740 31 34 FIG.- 29 30 FIGS.- 30 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- Cradlecan be similar to cradle(). In some embodiments, cradlecan include a bottom frame, corner frames, and/or side frames, which together can form a device slot, and which can provide support for the device and/or provide a snug fit for the device to prevent movement of the device when held by cradle. In many embodiments, cradlecan include an alignment base, which can engage with alignment mechanism() of overlay applicator(). In some embodiments, alignment basecan be one or more protrusions that can fit inside the one or more slots of alignment mechanism(). Alignment baseand alignment mechanism() can be configured and positioned such that when alignment mechanism() is engaged with alignment base, overlay() can be positioned directly above the screen of the device held by cradle, and aligned such that overlay() can be adhered in an accurate position on the screen of the device when adhesive release liner() is removed, as described below.

6950 6955 6955 3150 6955 3000 6955 3000 2740 2930 31 FIG. 30 FIG. 30 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- In many embodiments, cradlecan include central support. Central supportcan be similar to central support(). In many embodiments, central supportcan provide support for overlay applicator(). In a number of embodiments, central supportcan press overlay applicator() against the screen of the device as adhesive release liner() is peeled away from overlay(), as described below.

70 FIG. 69 FIG. 69 FIG. 69 FIG. 6910 6920 7021 6950 6950 7021 6950 7021 7021 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of clamshell frame. In several embodiments, support basecan include a cradle support, which can securely hold cradle(). In a number of embodiments, cradle() can be removably inserted in cradle support. In other embodiments, cradle() can be fixedly attached to cradle support. In a number of embodiments, cradle supportcan hold various different cradles, such as cradles configured for various different devices.

6940 6930 6920 6930 6920 6940 7041 7041 7042 6930 7034 7034 7041 6940 7043 7041 6920 6930 6920 70 71 FIGS.- 71 FIG. 72 FIG. 70 71 FIGS.- In various embodiments, hinge mechanismattach lidto support base, and/or can allow lidrotate with respect to support basebetween an open configuration, as shown in(is described below), and a closed configuration, as shown in, described below. In some embodiments, hinge mechanismcan include one or more axles. In certain embodiments, axlescan be secured in one or more base axle mounts, and/or can be attached to lidby one or more lid axle supports. In a number of embodiments, lid axle supportscan be fixedly attached to axles. In various embodiments, hinge mechanismcan include one or more springs, which can be attached to axlesand support base, and which can bias lidto rotate away from support basein an open configuration, as shown in.

6920 7022 7023 6930 7032 6900 7032 7022 6930 6920 7023 7032 6930 6920 6900 6940 7023 6900 6900 6920 7024 7033 6930 6900 6930 69 FIG. 72 FIG. 70 FIG. 72 FIG. 69 FIG. 70 71 FIGS.- 69 FIG. In many embodiments, support basecan include one or more latching slots, one or more release buttons, and/or one or more latches (not shown). Lidcan include one or more catches. In a number of embodiments, when machine() is in the closed configuration, as shown in, catchescan be inserted inside latching slotsand can be engaged with the latches to secure lidproximate to support basein the closed configuration. In various embodiments, release buttonscan be pressed to release catchesfrom the latches, which can allow lidto rotate open away from support base, so as to allow machineto open to the open configuration, as shown in. As described above, hinge assemblycan be spring-loaded such that, upon pressing release buttonswhen machineis in a closed configuration, as shown in, machine() can open to an open configuration, as shown in. In certain embodiments, support basecan include one or more bumpers, which can support one or more rear portionsof lidwhen machine() is in an open configuration, and can prevent lidfrom opening further.

6930 7031 7031 7031 2930 6900 29 30 FIGS.- 69 FIG. 72 FIG. In a number of embodiments, lidcan include one or more pads. Padscan be made of foam or an elastomeric material. In a number of embodiments, padscan press the device down upon overlay applicator() when machine() is in a closed configuration, as shown in.

71 FIG. 30 FIG. 30 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 28 30 FIGS.- 30 FIG. 6900 7100 6930 6940 6920 6950 6910 6900 3000 6950 6900 3000 7150 2920 6955 2740 2750 2920 2750 2740 2910 2857 7100 6956 6950 7100 7100 3000 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of machinein an open configuration while holding a device. In the open configuration, lidcan be rotated about hinge assemblyaway from support base. In many embodiments, cradlecan be inserted and/or removed from clamshell framewhile machineis in the open configuration. In several embodiments, overlay applicator() can be attached to cradlewhile machineis in the open configuration. Overlay applicator() can be positioned on cradlesuch that protective film() is placed against central support, and adhesive release liner() and pull tabare above protective film(). Pull tab() can be folded back across adhesive release liner(), such that alignment tab() is partially or fully uncovered and wiper() is face up. In a number of embodiments, devicecan be inserted in device slotof cradle. Devicecan be inserted with the screen of devicefacing downward against overlay applicator().

72 FIG. 70 FIG. 30 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 6900 7100 6930 6940 6920 7032 6920 6900 7031 7100 7100 3000 6900 7225 6910 6950 2750 2740 2930 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of machinein a closed configuration while holding device. In a closed configuration, lidcan be rotated about hinge assemblyproximate to support base. As described above, catchescan engage with the latches in support baseto securely hold machinein a closed configuration. In many embodiments, pads() can press down upon the back of deviceto press the screen of deviceagainst overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, machinecan include an end slotin clamshell frameand/or cradlethrough which pull tab() can extend and be pulled to remove adhesive release liner() from overlay().

73 74 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 71 FIG. 73 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 69 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 27 30 FIGS.- 6900 2930 7100 6900 3000 6950 3000 2920 6955 2740 2750 2920 2750 2740 2910 2857 2915 2910 6953 6950 6900 6930 6920 3000 6950 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrate using machineto apply overlay() to the screen of device().illustrates a perspective view of machinein an open configuration with overlay applicatorplaced on cradle. Overlay applicatorcan be positioned such that protective film() is placed against central support(), and adhesive release liner() and pull tabare above protective film(). Pull tabcan be folded back across adhesive release liner(), such that alignment tabis partially or fully uncovered and wiperis face up. In many embodiments, alignment mechanismof alignment tabcan be inserted on alignment baseof cradle. Machinecan be in an open configuration, with lidopened away from support basewhen overlay applicatoris placed on cradle.

7100 6956 6950 7100 6956 7100 7100 2750 2857 69 FIG. 69 FIG. In many embodiments, devicecan be placed in device slot() of cradle. In many embodiments, devicecan be placed in device slot() with the screen of devicefacing downwards. In various embodiments, the screen of devicecan rest against or be proximate to pull taband/or wiper.

74 FIG. 73 FIG. 70 FIG. 70 FIG. 70 FIG. 69 FIG. 70 FIG. 73 FIG. 6900 3000 7100 2750 6930 7032 7022 6900 6930 6920 6940 7031 7100 7100 6900 6955 7031 7100 3000 illustrates a perspective view of machinein a closed configuration holding overlay applicator() and device, with pull tabbeing pulled. In many embodiments, lidcan be lowered until catches() engage with the latches in latching slots(), so as to change machineto a closed configuration. In many embodiments, lidcan rotate with respect to support baseabout hinge mechanism. In a closed configuration, pads() can press downward on the back of deviceand hold devicesecurely within machine. In many embodiments, central support() and pads() can press the screen of deviceand overlay applicator() closely together.

74 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 73 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 69 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 2750 2740 2930 2750 2857 7100 7100 2750 2740 6955 2740 7100 2920 2930 7100 As shown in, pull tabcan be pulled to remove adhesive release liner() from the adhesive side of overlay(). In many embodiments, as pull tabis pulled, wiper() can wipe across the screen of deviceto remove any dust from the screen of device. In a number of embodiments, as pull tabis pulled and adhesive release liner() is removed, central support() can be depressed slightly as the fold in adhesive release liner() moves from one end to the other end of device, and can rebound to provide pressure against protective film() to press the exposed adhesive of overlay() against the screen of deviceas it is exposed.

6930 6900 6930 7023 7032 7022 70 7043 7041 6930 6930 7100 6950 70 FIG. 70 FIG. 70 FIG. In many embodiments, lidcan next be raised so as to change machineto an open configuration. In a number of embodiments, lidcan be raised by pushing release buttons, so as to release catches() from the latches in latching slots(FIG.), such that springs() cause axles() to rotate and open lid. Lidcan be raised to an open configuration to facilitate removal of devicefrom cradle.

7100 2930 2920 6950 6900 2920 2930 7100 2920 2930 2930 7100 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- 29 30 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, devicecan be removed, along with overlay() and protective film(), from cradleof machine. Protective film() can be removed from overlay(), which is adhered to device. After protective film() has been peeled away from overlay(), application of overlay() to the screen of devicecan be complete.

75 FIG. 69 74 FIGS.- 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 6900 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a machine. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine can be similar or identical to machine().

75 FIG. 69 74 FIGS.- 70 FIG. 70 72 FIGS., 7500 7501 6920 7022 7023 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a base. In a number of embodiments, the base can be similar or identical to support base(). In some embodiments, the base can include a first attachment mechanism. In various embodiments, the first attachment mechanism can be similar or identical to latching slots() and/or release buttons().

7500 7502 3100 6950 7100 3100 6950 31 34 FIGS.- 69 71 73 FIGS.,- 71 72 74 FIG.-, 31 34 FIGS.- 69 71 72 FIGS.,- In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing a first cradle. The cradle can be similar or identical to cradle() and/or(). In several embodiments, the cradle can be configured to hold a first electronic device. The first electronic device can be similar or identical to device(). In some embodiments, the first cradle can be integral with the base. In other embodiments, the first cradle can be removable from the base. In a number of embodiments, the base can be configured to hold a second cradle different from the first cradle. The second cradle can be similar or identical to cradle() and/or cradle() The second cradle can be configured to hold a second electronic device having one or more different dimensions than the first electronic device.

7500 7503 212 312 835 1632 2035 3112 3514 3814 4734 6414 6424 6434 6953 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 34 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 73 FIGS., In various embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing an alignment base. The alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(, alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). In some embodiments, the first cradle can include the alignment base. In a number of embodiments, the base can include the alignment base.

100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In several embodiments, the alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(). The overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the first electronic device. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay(). In several embodiments, the alignment base can be configured to align the overlay applicator as the overlay of the overlay applicator is applied to the screen of the first electronic device.

6954 6951 6952 6956 6951 69 FIG. 69 FIG. 69 FIG. 69 FIG. 69 FIG. 71 FIG. In some embodiments, the first cradle can include one or more frame pieces configured to securely hold the first electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position with respect to the alignment base. The one or more frame pieces can be similar or identical to bottom frame(), corner frames(), and/or side frames(). The device slot can be similar or identical to device slot(). In some embodiments, the one or more frame pieces can include four corner frames located at each corner of the first cradle. For example, the four corner frames can be similar or identical to corner frames(). In a number of embodiments, the machine can be configured to hold the overlay applicator between the first cradle and the screen of the electronic device when the screen of the first electronic device is facing toward the first cradle, such as shown in, for example.

7500 7504 6930 6940 69 74 FIGS.- 69 72 74 FIGS.-, 69 71 73 FIGS.-and 72 74 FIGS.and In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing a lid. The lid can be similar or identical to lid(). In some embodiments, the lid can be hingedly attached to the base. For example, the lid can be hingedly attached to the base at hinge mechanism(). In several embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the lid can be rotated with respect to the base between an open configuration, as shown in, and a closed configuration, as shown in. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured in the closed configuration to facilitate applying the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 140 440 640 740 1540 2740 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- In many embodiments, the machine can be configured in the open configuration such that the overlay applicator and the first electronic device can be inserted and removed from the machine. In some embodiments, the machine can be configured in the closed configuration to prevent removal of the first electronic device and at least a portion of the overlay applicator from the machine. In various embodiments, the machine can be configured in the closed configuration such that a pull tab of the overlay applicator can be pulled to remove an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator from the overlay to expose an adhesive agent of the overlay to the screen of the first electronic device. The pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab() and/or pull tab(). The adhesive release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner().

7032 In some embodiments, the lid can include one or more pads configured to press the first electronic device toward the overlay applicator when (a) the first electronic device is in first cradle, (b) the overlay applicator is engaged with the alignment base, and (c) the machine is in the closed configuration. In various embodiments, the lid can include a second attachment mechanism configured to removably attach to the first attachment mechanism to hold the lid in the closed configuration. The second attachment mechanism can be similar or identical to catches.

3150 6955 157 457 657 757 2857 6200 6300 31 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 30 FIGS.- 62 FIG. 63 FIG. In various embodiments, the first cradle can include a support piece extending in a first direction. The support piece can be similar or identical to central support() and/or central support. In many embodiments, the support piece can include an elastomeric material. The support piece can be configured to press the adhesive agent of the overlay of the overlay applicator toward the screen of the first electronic device when the screen of the first electronic device is facing toward the support piece and the adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator is removed to expose the adhesive agent of the overlay to the screen of the first electronic device. In a number of embodiments, the support piece can be configured to press a wiper of the pull tab toward the screen of the first electronic device as the wiper moves across the screen of the electronic device in first direction when the pull tab is pulled in the first direction. The wiper can be similar or identical to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper().

76 FIG. 64 68 FIGS.- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 7600 7600 7600 7600 7600 7600 6410 6420 6430 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a cradle. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle().

76 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 7600 7601 6411 6421 6431 6550 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a device slot. In a number of embodiments, the device slot can be similar or identical to device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). In many embodiments, the device slot can be configured to securely hold an electronic device. The electronic device can be similar or identical to device.

7600 7602 212 312 835 1632 2035 3112 3514 3814 4734 6414 6424 6434 6953 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 34 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 73 FIGS., 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing an alignment base. The alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(, alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). In several embodiments, the alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism().

3514 In a number of embodiments, the overlay applicator can include a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab. The first alignment tab can include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment tab can include the second portion of the alignment mechanism. In a number of embodiments, the alignment base can include a first side configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator and a second side configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The first and second sides of the alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base.

7600 7603 3515 6416 6426 6436 150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 35 36 FIGS.- 64 65 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing a first pull slot. The first pull slot can be similar or identical to pull slot(), pull slot(), pull slot(), and/or pull slot(). In a number of embodiments, the pull slot can be disposed between the device slot and the second side of the alignment base. In various embodiments, the cradle can be configured, when the electronic device is held within the device slot with a screen of the electronic device facing upwards or away from the device slot and/or the cradle, to hold the overlay applicator over the electronic device such that a pull tab of the overlay applicator can be pulled through the pull slot to expose an overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device. The pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab() and/or pull tab(). The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay().

77 FIG. 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 7700 7700 7700 7700 7700 7700 6400 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a set of cradles. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the set of cradles can be similar or identical to set of cradles().

77 FIG. 64 68 FIGS.- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 7700 7701 6410 6420 6430 6411 6421 6431 6550 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a first cradle. The first cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle(). In a number of embodiments, the first cradle can include a first device slot having first dimensions. In a number of embodiments, the first device slot can be similar or identical to device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). In many embodiments, the first device slot can be configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The first electronic device can be similar or identical to device.

212 312 835 1632 2035 3112 3514 3814 4734 6414 6424 6434 6953 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 34 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 73 FIGS., 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In various embodiments, the first cradle can include a first alignment base. The first alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(, alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). In several embodiments, the first alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a first overlay applicator. The first overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(). In a number of embodiments, the first overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the first electronic device. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay().

3514 3556 3557 In a number of embodiments, the first alignment base can include a first side and a second side. The first and second sides of the first alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base. The first side of the first alignment base can be configured to engage with a first portion of the alignment mechanism of the first overlay applicator. The second side of the first alignment base can be configured to engage with a second portion of the alignment mechanism of the first overlay applicator. The first and second portions of the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment tabsand/or alignment mechanisms. In several embodiments, the first device slot can be disposed between the first side of the first alignment base and the second side of the first alignment base.

3515 6416 6426 6436 35 36 FIGS.- 64 65 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. In many embodiments, the first cradle can further include a first pull slot. The first pull slot can be similar or identical to pull slot(), pull slot(), pull slot(), and/or pull slot(). In a number of embodiments, the first pull slot can be disposed between the first device slot and the second side of the first alignment base.

150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. In various embodiments, the first cradle can be configured, when the first electronic device is held within the first device slot with the screen of the first electronic device facing upwards or away from the first device slot and/or the first cradle, to hold the first overlay applicator over the first electronic device such that a pull tab of the first overlay applicator can be pulled through the first pull slot to expose the overlay of the first overlay applicator to the screen of the first electronic device. The pull tab of the first overlay applicator can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab() and/or pull tab().

7700 7702 6410 6420 6430 6411 6421 6431 6550 64 68 FIGS.- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 67 68 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing a second cradle. The second cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle(). In a number of embodiments, the second cradle can include a second device slot having second dimensions. In many embodiments, the first dimensions of the first device slot of the first cradle can be different from the second dimensions of the second device slot of the second cradle. In a number of embodiments, the second device slot can be similar or identical to device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). In many embodiments, the second device slot can be configured to securely hold a second electronic device. The second electronic device can be similar or identical to device. In many embodiments, the first cradle and the second cradle can be configured to be stacked in a first coterminous configuration, such as shown in, for example.

212 312 835 1632 2035 3112 3514 3814 4734 6414 6424 6434 6953 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 34 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 73 FIGS., 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In various embodiments, the second cradle can include a second alignment base. The second alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(, alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). In several embodiments, the second alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a second overlay applicator. The second overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(). In a number of embodiments, the second overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the second electronic device. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay().

3514 3556 3557 In a number of embodiments, the second alignment base can include a first side and a second side. The first and second sides of the second alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base. The first side of the second alignment base can be configured to engage with a first portion of the alignment mechanism of the second overlay applicator. The second side of the second alignment base can be configured to engage with a second portion of the alignment mechanism of the second overlay applicator. The first and second portions of the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment tabsand/or alignment mechanisms. In several embodiments, the second device slot can be disposed between the first side of the second alignment base and the second side of the second alignment base.

3515 6416 6426 6436 35 36 FIGS.- 64 65 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. In many embodiments, the second cradle can further include a second pull slot. The second pull slot can be similar or identical to pull slot(), pull slot(), pull slot(), and/or pull slot(). In a number of embodiments, the second pull slot can be disposed between the second device slot and the second side of the second alignment base.

150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. In various embodiments, the second cradle can be configured, when the second electronic device is held within the second device slot with the screen of the second electronic device facing upwards or away from the second device slot and/or the second cradle, to hold the second overlay applicator over the second electronic device such that a pull tab of the second overlay applicator can be pulled through the second pull slot to expose the overlay of the second overlay applicator to the screen of the second electronic device. The pull tab of the second overlay applicator can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab() and/or pull tab().

7700 7703 6410 6420 6430 6411 6421 6431 6550 64 68 FIGS.- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 64 67 68 FIGS.,- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 67 68 FIGS.- In some embodiments, methodoptionally can include a blockof providing a third cradle. The third cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle(). In a number of embodiments, the third cradle can include a third device slot having third dimensions. In many embodiments, the third dimensions of the third device slot of the third cradle can be different from the first dimensions of the first device slot of the first cradle and the second dimensions of the second device slot of the second cradle. In a number of embodiments, the third device slot can be similar or identical to device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). In many embodiments, the third device slot can be configured to securely hold a third electronic device. The third electronic device can be similar or identical to device. In many embodiments, the third cradle can be configured to be stacked with the first cradle and the second cradle in a second coterminous configuration, such as shown in, for example.

212 312 835 1632 2035 3112 3514 3814 4734 6414 6424 6434 6953 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 34 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 73 FIGS., 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- In various embodiments, the third cradle can include a third alignment base. The third alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(, alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). In several embodiments, the third alignment base can be configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a third overlay applicator. The third overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism. In a number of embodiments, the third overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the third electronic device. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay().

78 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 7800 7800 7800 7800 7800 7800 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing an overlay applicator. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

78 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 7800 7801 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 131 130 132 130 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing an overlay. In many embodiments, the overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, the overlay can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the overlay can be similar or identical to top side() of overlay(). The bottom side of the overlay can be similar or identical to bottom side() of overlay(). In various embodiments, the bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device.

7800 7802 140 440 640 740 1540 2740 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- In some embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In a number of embodiments, the adhesive release liner can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants.

7800 7803 110 410 610 710 1510 2910 3556 115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing an alignment tab. In some embodiments, the alignment tab can be similar or identical to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment frame(), and/or alignment flaps(), alignment tab(), and/or alignment tab(). In many embodiments, the alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism().

7800 7804 150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. In several embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing a pull tab. In some embodiments, the pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab() and/or pull tab().

7800 7805 157 457 657 757 2857 6200 6300 6220 6320 6230 6330 6340 6230 6330 6340 6210 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 30 FIGS.- 62 FIG. 63 FIG. 62 FIG. 62 FIG. 62 FIG. 63 FIG. 63 FIG. 62 FIG. 63 FIG. 63 FIG. 62 63 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing a wiper. The wiper can be similar or identical to wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(). In some embodiments, the wiper can include a surface. The surface can be similar or identical to wiper surface() and/or wiper surface(). In several embodiments, the wiper can include a first slot. The first slot can be similar or identical to slot(), slot(), and/or slot(). In many embodiments, the first slot can extend at least partially through the surface of the wiper. In a number of embodiments, the wiper can include a second slot. The second slot can be similar or identical to slot(), slot(), and/or slot(). In many embodiments, the second slot can extend at least partially through the surface of the wiper. In some embodiments, the wiper can include a support portion disposed between the surface of the wiper and the pull tab. The support portion can be similar or identical to wiper support().

7800 7806 In a number of embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof attaching the wiper to the pull tab. In several embodiments, the wiper can be attached to the pull tab with an adhesive. In many embodiments, the pull tab, the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner and can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive agent. In various embodiments, the pull tab, the wiper, and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that, when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can wipe across and clean the screen of the electronic device

7800 7807 120 420 620 720 1520 2920 3552 6052 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 60 FIG. In some embodiments, methodoptionally can include a blockof providing a protective film. In some embodiments, the protective film can be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). In many embodiments, the protective film can be removably attached to the top side of the overlay.

79 FIG. 7900 7900 7900 7900 7900 7900 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a methodof providing a system. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped.

79 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 7900 7901 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 131 130 132 130 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing an overlay applicator. In many embodiments, the overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In a number of embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an overlay. In many embodiments, the overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, the overlay can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the overlay can be similar or identical to top side() of overlay(). The bottom side of the overlay can be similar or identical to bottom side() of overlay(). In various embodiments, the bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device.

140 440 640 740 1540 2740 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- In several embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In a number of embodiments, the adhesive release liner can have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants.

120 420 620 720 1520 2920 3552 6052 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 60 FIG. In some embodiments, the overlay applicator can include a protective film. The protective film can be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). In many embodiments, the protective film can be removably attached to the top side of the overlay.

110 410 610 710 1510 2910 3556 115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- In many embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an alignment tab. In some embodiments, the alignment tab can be similar or identical to alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment tab(), alignment frame(), and/or alignment flaps(), alignment tab(), and/or alignment tab(). In many embodiments, the alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), and/or alignment mechanism(). In many embodiments, the alignment tab can include a first alignment portion extending at and/or toward a first end of the overlay applicator; and a second alignment portion extending at and/or toward a second end of the overlay applicator. The first alignment portion and the second alignment portion can include the alignment mechanism.

212 312 835 1632 2035 3112 3514 3814 4734 6414 6424 6434 6953 3557 6057 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 9 13 14 FIGS.-,- 16 19 FIGS.- 20 FIG. 31 34 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 73 FIGS., 60 FIG. In some embodiments, the alignment tab can be configured to engage with an alignment base. The alignment base can be similar or identical to alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(, alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), alignment base(), and/or alignment base(). The alignment base can include a first portion and a second portion. The first alignment portion can be configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment base. The second alignment portion can be configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment base. The first and second portions of the alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanismsand/or alignment mechanisms()

150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. In various embodiments, the overlay applicator can include a pull tab. In some embodiments, the pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab() and/or pull tab().

7900 7902 5500 5510 5922 55 61 FIGS.- 55 61 FIGS.- 59 61 FIGS.- In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing a sticker assembly. In some embodiments, the sticker assembly can be similar or identical to dust sticker assembly(). In several embodiments, the sticker assembly can include a sticker. The sticker can be similar or identical to dust removal sticker(). The sticker can include a top side and a bottom side and an end portion. The end portion of the sticker can be similar or identical to adhesive end region(). The bottom side can include a second adhesive agent configured to removably adhere to the screen of the electronic device.

5520 5521 5522 55 FIG. 55 56 FIGS.- 55 56 58 59 FIGS.-,- 56 58 59 FIGS.and- In some embodiments, the sticker assembly can include a release liner. The release liner can be similar or identical to release liner(). In many embodiments, the release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the sticker. In some embodiments, the release liner can include a device portion and an end portion. The device portion can be similar or identical to device portion(). The end portion of the release liner can be similar or identical to(). In several embodiments, the end portion of the release liner can be removably attached to the end portion of the sticker, such as shown in.

56 FIG. 58 FIG. 60 61 FIGS.- 59 FIG. 60 61 FIG.- In many embodiments, the sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the device portion of the release liner is removed to expose the second adhesive agent, such as shown in, the second adhesive agent of the bottom side of the sticker can be adhered to the screen of the electronic device, and the end portion of the sticker can be folded back over the top side of the sticker to expose the end portion of the release liner, such as shown in. In a number of embodiments, the pull tab and the adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner, such as shown in. In some embodiments, the sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is folded back over the top side of the sticker and the end portion of the release liner is removed from the sticker to expose the second adhesive agent, such as shown in, the end portion of the sticker can be adhered to the pull tab while the pull tab is folded across the bottom side of the adhesive release liner, such as shown in. In several embodiments, the overlay applicator and sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is adhered to the pull tab, the pull tab can be pulled to remove the sticker from the screen of the electronic device and to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the first adhesive agent to the screen of the device. In a number of embodiments, the sticker can be configured to remove dust from the screen of the electronic device when the sticker is removed from the screen of the electronic device.

3515 6416 6426 6436 35 36 FIGS.- 64 65 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. In certain embodiments, the overlay applicator and the sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the pull tab is pulled to remove the sticker from the screen of the electronic device and to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay, at least a portion of the sticker is adhered to at least a portion of the adhesive release liner. In many embodiments, the overlay applicator and the sticker assembly can be configured such that, when (a) the first alignment portion is engaged with the first portion of the alignment base, (b) the second alignment portion is engaged with the second portion of the alignment base, and (c) the pull tab is pulled, the pull tab, the sticker, and the adhesive release liner can be pulled through a pull slot. The pull slot can be similar or identical to pull slot(), pull slot(), pull slot(), and/or pull slot().

80 FIG. 81 FIG. 82 FIG. 81 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 8000 8000 8000 8001 8000 8000 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top, front, right side perspective view of an overlay applicator tray, according to another embodiment.illustrates a front side elevational view of overlay applicator tray.illustrates an enlarged front side elevational view of a portion of overlay applicator tray, as identified in.illustrates an enlarged front side elevational view of a portion of an overlay applicatorof overlay applicator tray, as identified in. Overlay applicator trayis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay applicator tray are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator tray can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein.

8000 8001 8080 8010 8001 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 8001 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. In various embodiments, overlay applicator traycan include overlay applicator, a cradle, and/or an alignment piece. In many embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

8001 8230 8230 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 8230 9531 9532 9531 8230 131 130 9532 8230 132 130 9532 8230 8230 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. In a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include an overlay(). In many embodiments, overlay() can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, overlay() can have a top side() and a bottom side(). Top side() of overlay() can be similar or identical to top side() of overlay(). Bottom side() of overlay() can be similar or identical to bottom side() of overlay(). In various embodiments, bottom side() of overlay() can include an adhesive configured to adhere overlay() to a screen of an electronic device.

8001 8240 8240 140 440 640 740 1540 2740 8240 9541 9542 9541 8240 9532 8230 9532 8230 8240 9532 8230 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. In several embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include an adhesive release liner(). Adhesive release liner() can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In a number of embodiments, adhesive release liner() can have a top side() and a bottom side(). Top side() of adhesive release() liner can be removably attached to bottom side() of overlay() to cover, and be removed to expose, the adhesive at bottom side() of overlay(). In some embodiments, adhesive release liner() can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at or on bottom side() of overlay() from contaminants.

8001 8020 8020 120 420 620 720 1520 2920 3552 6052 8020 9521 9522 8020 9531 8230 9522 8020 9531 8230 9522 8020 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 60 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a protective film. Protective filmcan be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). In many embodiments, protective filmcan have a top side() and a bottom side(). In a number of embodiments, protective filmcan be removably attached to top side() of overlay(). For example, bottom side() of protective filmcan be removably attached to top side() of overlay(), such as with an adhesive at or on bottom side() of protective film.

8001 8042 8022 8042 8240 8230 8042 9532 8230 8240 8230 8042 9542 8240 8042 8240 8042 9542 8240 8042 8240 9532 8230 8240 8230 8042 8240 8230 8042 8240 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. In several embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a first pull taband/or a second pull tab. In a number of embodiments, first pull tabcan be used to remove adhesive release liner() from overlay(). In many embodiments, first pull tabcan advantageously help prevent accidental touching of the adhesive at or on bottom side() of overlay() when removing adhesive release liner() from overlay(). In several embodiments, first pull tabcan be affixed to bottom side() of adhesive release liner(), such as shown in. In other embodiments, first pull tabcan be integral with adhesive release liner(). In many embodiments, first pull tabcan be adhered to bottom side() of adhesive release liner() with an adhesive or another suitable fastener. In a number of embodiments, the adhesive adhering first pull tabto adhesive release liner() can have a greater adhesive strength than the adhesive at or on bottom side() of overlay() that adheres adhesive release liner() to overlay(), such that first pull tabcan be used to pull and remove adhesive release liner() from overlay() without first pull tabbeing removed from adhesive release liner().

8022 8020 8230 8022 9521 8020 8022 8020 8022 9521 8020 8022 8020 9522 8020 8020 8230 8022 8020 8230 8022 8020 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. In a number of embodiments, second pull tabcan be used to remove protective filmfrom overlay(). In many embodiments, second pull tabcan be affixed to top side() of protective film, such as shown in. In other embodiments, second pull tabcan be integral with protective film. In many embodiments, second pull tabcan be adhered to top side() of protective filmwith an adhesive or another suitable fastener. In a number of embodiments, the adhesive adhering second pull tabto protective filmcan have a greater adhesive strength than the adhesive at or on bottom side() of protective filmthat adheres protective filmto overlay(), such that second pull tabcan be used to pull and remove protective filmfrom overlay() without second pull tabbeing removed from protective film.

8080 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 6950 8080 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 6950 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. In many embodiments, cradlecan be similar to cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle(), and various components and/or constructions of cradlecan be substantially identical or similar to various components of cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle().

8080 8090 311 1621 3111 3811 4731 6411 6421 6431 6956 8090 8090 220 320 1650 3401 3720 4800 5600 6550 7100 8350 8350 8080 8090 8090 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 31 FIG. 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 34 FIG. 37 FIG. 48 FIG. 56 FIG. 65 FIG. 83 FIG. 83 FIG. In several embodiments, cradlecan include a device slot. Device slot can be similar to slot(), slot(), device slot(), slot(), slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). In many embodiments, device slotcan be configured to securely hold an electronic device in device slot. In many embodiments, the electronic device can be similar or identical to device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device, and/or electronic device(shown inand described below). For example, the electronic device can be a smart phone, a tablet, a smart watch (such as electronic device, shown inand described below), or another suitable electronic device. In several embodiments, cradlecan be configured for a specific type of electronic device, such as the 38 mm Apple Watch. The watch band of the Apple Watch can be removed before the Apple Watch is positioned in the device slot. For example, device slotcan be configured to hold an electronic device having the dimensions of the specific type of electronic device.

8090 8090 8090 8090 8090 8090 8091 8092 8090 8093 8093 8094 In many embodiments, the electronic device can be placed within device slotwith a screen of the electronic device facing upwards or away from device slot. In other embodiments, the electronic device can be placed within device slotwith the screen of the electronic device facing downwards or towards device slot. In some embodiments, device slotcan be conformal with the electronic device. In a number of embodiments, device slotcan include one or more side walls, such as side walls, and/or one or more corner walls, such as corner walls. In several embodiments, device slotcan include a bottom wall. In some embodiments, bottom wallcan include a bottom wall recessto accommodate one or more protrusions on a face of the electronic device.

8080 8080 8081 8082 8081 8090 8080 8086 8090 8086 8091 8090 8082 8080 8091 8090 8082 8080 80 FIG. In a number of embodiments, cradlecan have a thickness greater than a thickness of the electronic device. In some embodiments, cradlecan include a top surfaceand one or more side surfaces, such as side surfaces. In many embodiments, top surfacecan at least partially surround device slot. In some embodiments, cradlecan include one or more openings or affordances, such as opening, which can accommodate one or more protrusions on one or more sides of the electronic device, such as one or more buttons, crowns, dials, etc., of the electronic device, and/or facilitate removal of the electronic device from device slot. For example, as shown in, openingcan extend through one of side wallsof device slotand/or through one of side surfacesof cradle. In many embodiments, an affordance (not shown) can extend through one or more of side wallsof device slotwithout extending through one or more of side surfacesof cradle.

8080 8083 8084 8085 8085 8080 8001 8080 8084 8080 8042 8022 8084 8085 8081 8001 8000 8081 8001 8083 8042 8022 8083 8042 8022 8082 8042 8022 In various embodiments, cradlecan include a tab recess, a tab surface, and/or an attachment surface. In several embodiments, attachment surfacecan be a surface of cradleused to attach overlay applicatorto cradle. In a number of embodiments, tab surfacecan be a surface of cradleupon which first pull taband/or second pull tabcan be supported. In several embodiments, tab surfaceand/or attachment surfacecan be recessed below top surface, such that overlay applicatorcan be disposed in overlay applicator trayin a position that does not extend above top surface, which can beneficially protect overlay applicatorfrom damage. In many embodiments, tab recesscan provide a structural recess that facilitates ease of access to first pull taband/or second pull tab. In several embodiments, tab recesscan allow such ease of access without first pull taband/or second pull tabextending beyond any of side surfaces, which can advantageously protect first pull taband/or second pull tabfrom damage.

8010 8080 8001 8010 8011 8012 8010 8012 8010 8085 8080 8010 8011 8010 8001 8021 8020 8010 8001 8010 8001 8020 8230 8085 8080 8042 8022 8020 8230 8240 8010 8010 8080 8001 8230 8001 8090 8010 8001 8080 80 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. In many embodiments, alignment piececan couple cradleto overlay applicator. In some embodiments, alignment piececan include an overlay attachment portionand a cradle attachment portion. For example, alignment piececan include adhesive at cradle attachment portionto adhere alignment pieceto attachment surfaceof cradle, and alignment piecealso can include an adhesive at overlay attachment portionto adhere alignment pieceto overlay applicator, such as at an attachment regionof protective film. In some embodiments, alignment piececan be a piece of material separate from the other layers of overlay applicator, such as shown inand described above. In other embodiments, alignment piececan be integral with one or more of the layers of overlay applicator, such as protective filmextending beyond the dimensions of overlay() to attach to attachment surfaceof cradle, for example. In many embodiments, first pull taband second pull tabcan extend beyond the other overlay layers (e.g., protective film, overlay(), adhesive release liner()) in a direction opposite from the direction in which alignment pieceextends. In many embodiments, alignment piececan couple cradleto overlay applicatorsuch that overlay() of overlay applicatoris aligned with the screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is securely held in device slot. In a number of embodiments, alignment piececan be made of a flexible material that allows overlay applicatorto be lifted and/or rotated with respect to cradle.

83 FIG. 84 FIG. 83 84 FIGS.- 8000 8350 8090 8001 8350 8000 8350 8090 8001 8350 8090 8090 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top view of overlay applicator tray, with an electronic devicebeing held in device slot, and with overlay applicatorresting on or at least over electronic device.illustrates a top view of overlay applicator tray, with electronic devicebeing held in device slot, and with overlay applicatorbeing folded upwards. As shown in, electronic deviceis a 38 mm Apple Watch without a watch band. In other embodiments, the electronic device can be another type of electronic device, and device slotcan be configured to securely hold the electronic device within device slot.

8000 8230 8350 8001 8350 8090 8080 8350 8090 8010 8001 8012 8001 8001 8350 8084 8084 8085 8350 8001 8350 8084 82 FIG. 84 FIG. 83 FIG. 83 FIG. In many embodiments, overlay applicator traycan be used to apply overlay() to electronic device. For example, overlay applicatorcan be turned upwards, as shown in, and electronic devicecan be placed into device slotof cradlewith the screen of electronic devicefacing upwards or away from device slot. In many embodiments, alignment piececan be flexible to allow overlay applicatorto be lifted upwards, and in some embodiments, to be lifted upwards and folded back over cradle attachment portion. When overlay applicatoris released or folded back down, overlay applicatorcan rest upon electronic deviceand tab surface, as shown in. In many embodiments, tab surfaceand/or attachment surfacecan be approximately planar with the screen of electronic device, such that overlay applicatoris approximately planar when resting upon electronic deviceand tab surface, as shown in.

8350 8090 8001 8012 8350 8573 8574 85 FIG. 85 FIG. In several embodiments, the screen of electronic devicecan be cleaned before and/or after being inserted in device slot. For example, overlay applicatorcan be folded back over cradle attachment portion, and the screen of electronic devicecan be cleaned with a cleaning cloth, such as cleaning clothshown inand described above, and/or cleaned with a dust removal sticker, such as dust removal sticker, shown inand described below, which can advantageously remove dirt or other particulates.

8350 8001 8350 8042 8240 9532 8230 84 FIG. 82 FIG. 95 FIG. 82 FIG. After the screen of electronic deviceis cleaned, in several embodiments, when overlay applicatoris lifted off the screen of electronic device, such as shown in, first pull tabcan be used to remove adhesive release liner() to expose the adhesive on bottom() side of overlay applicator().

8001 8350 9532 8230 8350 8010 8001 8080 8001 8350 8230 8350 95 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. Next, in a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be returned to rest on the screen of electronic device, such that the adhesive on bottom side() of overlay applicator() adheres to the screen of electronic device. In many embodiments, alignment piececan align overlay applicatorwith respect to cradlesuch that when overlay applicatoris returned to rest upon the screen of electronic device, overlay() can be aligned automatically or self-aligned with the screen of electronic device.

8230 8350 8020 8020 8230 82 FIG. 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 82 FIG. Next, in many embodiments, air bubbles, if any, between overlay applicator() and the screen of electronic devicecan be smoothed out, such as by pushing or rubbing a rigid or semi-rigid object along protective film(). In several embodiments, protective film() can protect and prevent damage to overlay() from the forceful pushing or rubbing involved with smoothing the bubbles.

8020 8022 8020 8230 8010 8020 8230 8230 8350 8350 8090 8230 8350 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. 82 FIG. Next, in several embodiments, protective film() can be removed, such as by using second pull tabto remove protective film() from overlay(). In many embodiments, alignment piececan be attached to protective film, but not to overlay(), such that overlay() can be adhered to the screen of electronic device. Electronic devicecan then be removed from device slotwith overlay() applied to the screen of electronic device.

85 FIG. 8500 8560 8500 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top view of an overlay applicator tray kitwith an overlay applicator tray bookin an open configuration, according to another embodiment. Overlay applicator tray kitis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay applicator tray kit are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator tray kit can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein.

8500 8560 8571 8572 8573 8560 8561 8562 8563 8561 8000 8563 8564 8572 8573 8560 8000 8560 85 FIG. 86 FIG. 85 FIG. In various embodiments, overlay applicator tray kitcan include overlay applicator tray book, a protective cover, a dust sticker assembly, and/or a cleaning cloth. In a number of embodiments, applicator tray bookcan include a first cover, a spine, and/or a rear cover, and can be foldable between an open configuration, as shown in, and a closed configuration, as shown in, described below. In many embodiments, first covercan be coupled to an overlay applicator tray, such as overlay applicator tray. In several embodiments, second covercan include a flap, which can be used to store dust sticker assemblyand/or cleaning clothwithin overlay applicator tray book. In many embodiments, overlay applicator traycan be used when overlay applicator tray bookis in the open configuration shown in.

8572 5500 8572 8574 8575 8575 8574 8574 8575 8574 8574 8574 8350 8350 55 FIG. 83 84 FIGS.- In many embodiments, dust sticker assemblycan be similar to dust sticker assembly(). For example, dust sticker assemblycan include a dust removal stickerand/or a release liner. In many embodiments, release linercan attached to the bottom side of dust removal stickerand/or can cover the adhesive on the bottom side of dust removal sticker. In many embodiments, release linercan be removed from the bottom side of dust removal stickerto expose the adhesive on the bottom side of dust removal sticker, and dust removal stickercan be adhered to, and then removed from, the screen of electronic device() to remove dust and other particulates from the screen of electronic device.

8573 8350 8350 83 84 FIGS.- 83 84 FIGS.- In several embodiments, cleaning clothcan be a microfiber cloth or another suitable material that can be used to clean the screen of electronic device() without leaving dust or other particulates on the screen of electronic device().

8571 8000 8000 8000 In several embodiments, protective covercan be used to cover overlay applicator tray, such as when overlay applicator tray book is closed, to protect overlay applicator trayand keep dust out from overlay applicator tray.

8230 8350 82 FIG. 83 84 FIGS.- In many embodiments, overlay applicator tray kit can include the elements to apply an overlay, such as overlay(), to the screen of an electronic device, such as electronic device().

86 FIG. 87 FIG. 85 FIG. 85 FIG. 86 FIG. 80 85 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 83 84 FIGS.- 8560 8700 8500 8500 8560 8700 8700 8000 8700 8230 8350 8700 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top, front view of overlay applicator tray bookin a closed configuration.illustrates a bottom, front view of a packageused to enclose overlay applicator tray kit(), according to another embodiment. In many embodiments, overlay applicator tray kit() can be included in overlay applicator tray bookin the closed configuration shown inand packaged within package. In several embodiments, packagecan be a package that can keep dust and other particulates out of overlay applicator tray(). In a number of embodiments, packages such as packagecan be provided to consumers to allow consumers to accurately and easily apply overlays, such as overlay() to the screens of electronic devices, such as electronic device(). In many embodiments, instructions for the consumer can be provided in and/or on package.

88 FIG. 89 FIG. 90 FIG. 89 FIG. 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 8800 8800 8800 8800 8800 8000 8800 8000 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top, front, right side perspective view of an overlay applicator tray, according to another embodiment.illustrates a front side elevational view of overlay applicator tray.illustrates an enlarged front side elevational view of a portion of overlay applicator tray, as identified in. Overlay applicator trayis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay applicator tray are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator tray can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlay applicator traycan be similar to overlay applicator tray(), and various components or constructions of overlay applicator traycan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator tray().

8800 8080 8010 8801 8801 8001 8801 8001 8801 8230 8240 8020 8011 8010 8230 8010 8801 8042 8022 8042 8240 8230 8230 8350 8090 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 90 FIG. 80 FIG. 90 FIG. 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 83 84 FIGS.- In many embodiments, overlay applicator traycan include cradle, alignment piece, and an overlay applicator. Overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), and various components or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(). In many embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include overlayand adhesive release liner, as shown in, but not include protective film(). In several embodiments, overlay attachment portionof alignment piececan be adhered to overlay, as shown in, instead of protective film(). In many embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include first pull tab, but not second pull tab(). As described above, first pull tabcan be used to remove adhesive release linerfrom overlay, such that overlaycan be adhered to the screen of an electronic device, such as electronic device(), when the electronic device is securely held in device slot.

91 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 9100 9101 9100 9101 9101 9100 9100 9100 8000 9100 8000 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a top view of an overlay applicator traywith an overlay applicatorin a lowered position, according to another embodiment.illustrates a top, right side view of overlay applicator traywith overlay applicatorin a raised position.illustrates an enlarged top, right side view of a portion of overlay applicatorof overlay applicator tray, as identified in. Overlay applicator trayis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay applicator tray are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay applicator tray can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In many embodiments, overlay applicator traycan be similar to overlay applicator tray(), and various components or constructions of overlay applicator traycan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator tray().

9100 9101 9180 9110 9101 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 8001 9101 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 8001 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 80 FIG. In various embodiments, overlay applicator traycan include overlay applicator, a cradle, and/or an alignment piece. In many embodiments, overlay applicatorcan be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(), and various components and/or constructions of overlay applicatorcan be substantially identical or similar to various components of overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

9101 9230 9230 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 8230 9230 9631 9632 9631 9230 131 130 9632 9230 132 130 9632 9230 9230 9180 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 96 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. In a number of embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include an overlay(). In many embodiments, overlay() can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, overlay() can have a top side() and a bottom side(). Top side() of overlay() can be similar or identical to top side() of overlay(). Bottom side() of overlay() can be similar or identical to bottom side() of overlay(). In various embodiments, bottom side() of overlay() can include an adhesive configured to adhere overlay() to a screen of an electronic device, such as an electronic device held in cradle.

9001 9240 9240 140 440 640 740 1540 2740 8240 9240 9641 9642 9641 9240 9632 9230 9632 9230 9240 9632 9230 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 96 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. In several embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include an adhesive release liner(). Adhesive release liner() can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In a number of embodiments, adhesive release liner() can have a top side() and a bottom side(). Top side() of adhesive release() liner can be removably attached to bottom side() of overlay() to expose the adhesive at bottom side() of overlay(). In some embodiments, adhesive release liner() can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at or on bottom side() of overlay() from contaminants.

9001 9220 9220 120 420 620 720 1520 2920 3552 6052 8020 9220 9621 9622 9220 9631 9230 9622 9220 9631 9230 9622 9220 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. In some embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a protective film(). Protective film() can be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). In many embodiments, protective film() can have a top side() and a bottom side(). In a number of embodiments, protective film() can be removably attached to the top side() of overlay(). For example, bottom side() of protective film() can be removably attached to top side() of overlay(), such as with an adhesive at or on bottom side() of protective film().

9101 9142 9122 9142 8042 9122 8022 9142 9240 9230 9142 9632 9230 9240 9230 9142 9642 9240 9142 9240 9142 9642 9240 9142 9240 9632 9230 9240 9230 9142 9240 9230 9142 9240 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. In several embodiments, overlay applicatorcan include a first pull taband/or a second pull tab. First pull tabcan be similar or identical to first pull tab(), and/or second pull tabcan be similar or identical to second pull tab(). In a number of embodiments, first pull tabcan be used to remove adhesive release liner() from overlay(). In many embodiments, first pull tabcan advantageously help prevent accidental touching of the adhesive at or on bottom side() of overlay() when removing adhesive release liner() from overlay(). In several embodiments, first pull tabcan be affixed to bottom side() or adhesive release liner(), such as shown in. In other embodiments, first pull tabcan be integral with adhesive release liner(). In many embodiments, first pull tabcan be adhered to bottom side() of adhesive release liner() with an adhesive or another suitable fastener. In a number of embodiments, the adhesive adhering first pull tabto adhesive release liner() can have a greater adhesive strength than the adhesive at or on bottom side() of overlay() that adheres adhesive release liner() to overlay(), such that first pull tabcan be used to pull and remove adhesive release liner() from overlay() without first pull tabbeing removed from adhesive release liner().

9122 9220 9230 9122 9621 9220 9122 9220 9122 9621 9220 9122 9220 9622 9220 9220 9230 9122 9220 9230 9122 9220 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 96 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. In a number of embodiments, second pull tabcan be used to remove protective film() from overlay(). In many embodiments, second pull tabcan be affixed to top side() of protective film(), such as shown in. In other embodiments, second pull tabcan be integral with protective film(). In many embodiments, second pull tabcan be adhered to top side() of protective film() with an adhesive or another suitable fastener. In a number of embodiments, the adhesive adhering second pull tabto protective film() can have a greater adhesive strength than the adhesive at or on bottom side() of protective film() that adheres protective film() to overlay(), such that second pull tabcan be used to pull and remove protective film() from overlay() without second pull tabbeing removed from protective film().

9180 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 6950 8080 9180 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 6950 8080 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 80 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 80 FIG. In many embodiments, cradlecan be similar to cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle(), and various components and/or constructions of cradlecan be substantially identical or similar to various components of cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle().

9180 9190 311 1621 3111 3811 4731 6411 6421 6431 6956 8090 9190 9190 220 320 1650 3401 3720 4800 5600 6550 7100 8350 9180 9190 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 31 FIG. 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 80 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 34 FIG. 37 FIG. 48 FIG. 56 FIG. 65 FIG. 83 FIG. In several embodiments, cradlecan include a device slot. Device slot can be similar to slot(), slot(), device slot(), slot(), slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). In many embodiments, device slotcan be configured to securely hold an electronic device in device slot. In many embodiments, the electronic device can be similar or identical to device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device, and/or electronic device(). For example, the electronic device can be a smart phone, a tablet, a smart watch, or another suitable electronic device. In several embodiments, cradlecan be configured for a specific type of electronic device, such as the iPhone 6 Plus or iPhone 6s Plus. For example, device slotcan be configured to hold an electronic device having the dimensions of the specific type of electronic device.

9190 9190 9190 9190 9190 9190 9191 9192 9190 9293 9293 9294 9190 92 FIG. 92 FIG. In many embodiments, the electronic device can be placed within device slotwith a screen of the electronic device facing upwards or away from device slot. In other embodiments, the electronic device can be placed within device slotwith the screen of the electronic device facing downwards or towards device slot. In some embodiments, device slotcan be conformal with the electronic device. In a number of embodiments, device slotcan include one or more side walls, such as side walls, and/or one or more corner walls, such as corner walls. In several embodiments, device slotcan include a bottom wall(). In some embodiments, bottom wallcan include one or more recesses or apertures, such as apertures() to accommodate one or more protrusions on a face of the electronic device, such as a camera, or two facilitate removal of the electronic device from device slot.

9180 9180 9181 9282 9180 9190 9180 9186 9190 9186 9190 9191 9190 9282 9180 9191 9190 9282 9180 92 FIG. 91 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. In a number of embodiments, cradlecan have a thickness greater than a thickness of the electronic device. In some embodiments, cradlecan include a top surfaceand one or more side surfaces, such as side surfaces(). In many embodiments, top surfacecan at least partially surround device slot. In some embodiments, cradlecan include one or more openings or affordances, such as affordances, which can accommodate one or more protrusions on one or more sides of the electronic device, such as one or more buttons, crowns, dials, etc., of the electronic device, and/or facilitate removal of the electronic device from device slot. For example, as shown in, affordancescan extend outward from device slotthrough one or more of side wallsof device slotwithout extending through one or more of side surfaces() of cradle. In other embodiments, an opening (not shown) can extend through one of side wallsof device slotand/or through one of side surfaces() or cradle.

9180 9184 9185 9184 8084 9185 8085 9185 9180 9101 9180 9184 9180 9142 9122 9184 9185 9181 9101 9100 9181 9101 80 FIG. 80 FIG. In various embodiments, cradlecan include a tab surfaceand/or an attachment surface. Tab surfacecan be similar or identical to tab surface(), and/or attachment surfacecan be similar or identical to attachment surface(). In several embodiments, attachment surfacecan be a surface of cradleused to attach overlay applicatorto cradle. In a number of embodiments, tab surfacecan be a surface of cradleupon which first pull taband/or second pull tabcan be supported. In several embodiments, tab surfaceand/or attachment surfacecan be recessed below top surface, such that overlay applicatorcan be disposed in overlay applicator trayin a position that does not extend above top surface, which can beneficially protect overlay applicatorfrom damage.

9110 9180 9101 9110 8010 9110 9111 9112 9110 9112 9110 9185 9180 9110 9111 9110 9101 9110 9101 9110 9101 9220 9230 9185 9180 9142 9122 922 9230 9240 9010 9110 9180 9101 9230 9101 9190 9110 9101 9180 80 FIG. 91 92 FIGS.- 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. 92 FIG. In many embodiments, alignment piececan couple cradleto overlay applicator. Alignment piececan be similar or identical to alignment piece(). In some embodiments, alignment piececan include an overlay attachment portionand a cradle attachment portion. For example, alignment piececan include adhesive at cradle attachment portionto adhere alignment pieceto attachment surfaceof cradle, and alignment piecealso can include an adhesive at overlay attachment portionto adhere alignment pieceto overlay applicator. In some embodiments, alignment piececan be a piece of material separate from the other layers of overlay applicator, such as shown inand described above. In other embodiments, alignment piececan be integral with one or more of the layers of overlay applicator, such as protective film() extending beyond the dimensions of overlay() to attach to attachment surfaceof cradle, for example. In many embodiments, first pull taband second pull tabcan extend beyond the other overlay layers (e.g., protective film(), overlay(), adhesive release liner()) in a direction opposite from the direction in which alignment pieceextends. In many embodiments, alignment piececan couple cradleto overlay applicatorsuch that overlay() of overlay applicatoris aligned with the screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is securely held in device slot. In a number of embodiments, alignment piececan be made of a flexible material that allows overlay applicatorto be lifted and/or rotated with respect to cradle.

8000 8800 9100 8022 9122 8240 9240 8230 9230 8010 9110 150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 8240 9240 8010 9110 8240 9240 8010 9110 157 457 657 757 2857 6200 6300 8240 9240 8230 9230 80 FIG. 88 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 28 30 FIGS.- 62 FIG. 63 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. In the embodiments of the overlay applicator trays (e.g.,(),(),()) described above, the first pull tab (e.g.,(),()) can be configured to peel the adhesive release liner (e.g.,(),()) starting at a side of the overlay (e.g.,(),()) that is opposite from the side to which the alignment piece (e.g.,(),()) is attached. In other embodiments, the first pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab() and/or pull tab(), such that the first pull tab is folded under the adhesive release liner (e.g.,(),()) proximate to the side at which the alignment piece (e.g.,(),()) is attached, and pulling the first pull tab results in the adhesive release liner (e.g.,(),()) being peeled starting at the side to which the alignment piece (e.g.,(),()) is attached. In some such embodiments, the first pull tab can be integral with the adhesive release liner, and in other such embodiments, the first pull tab can be attached to the adhesive release liner. In some embodiments, the first pull tab can include a wiper, such as wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), wiper(), and/or wiper(), which can be pulled across the screen of the electronic device when the first pull tab is pulled to remove the adhesive release liner (e.g.,(),()) from the overlay (e.g.,(),()).

8000 8800 9100 8090 9190 8080 9180 8090 9190 8090 9190 8090 9190 8084 9184 8085 9185 8230 9230 80 FIG. 88 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. In the embodiments of the overlay applicator trays (e.g.,(),(),()) described above, the electronic device is placed in the device slot (e.g.,(),()) of the cradle (e.g.,(),()) with the screen of the electronic device facing upwards or away from the device slot (e.g.,(),()). In other embodiments, the electronic device can be placed in the device slot (e.g.,(),()), such that the screen of the electronic device is downwards or facing towards the device slot (e.g.,(),()). For example, the tab surface (e.g.,(),()) and/or the attachment surface (e.g.,(),()) can be lower so that the overlay applicator can be attached upside-down to accommodate applying the overlay (e.g.,(),()) to the screen of the device when the electronic device is facing the opposite direction.

8010 9110 8000 8800 9100 8001 8801 9101 8080 9180 8090 9190 8080 9180 8230 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 88 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 88 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. 82 FIG. In several embodiments, the alignment piece (e.g.,(),()) can be a permanent part of the overlay applicator tray (e.g.,(),(),()) that is integrated during manufacturing. For example, the overlay applicator can be manufacturing with the alignment piece such that the overlay applicator (e.g.,(),(),()) and the cradle (e.g.,(),()) are attached and pre-aligned using the alignment piece during the manufacturing process of the overlay applicator tray. When the overlay applicator tray is used by a consumer, the overlay applicator tray can be a single apparatus, due to the attachment and pre-alignment of the alignment piece to the overlay applicator and the cradle, such that the consumer does not need to align the overlay applicator with the cradle using pins, fasteners, adhesive, or any other attachment and/or alignment method. Instead, the consumer need only place the electronic device within the device slot (e.g.,(),()) of the cradle (e.g.,(),()), and the overlay applicator will be aligned automatically or self-aligned with the electronic device such that the overlay (e.g.,()) will be aligned with the screen of the electronic device when adhered to the screen of the electronic device.

8000 8800 9100 8230 9230 8350 80 FIG. 88 FIG. 91 FIG. 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 83 FIG. In a number of embodiments, the overlay applicator trays (e.g.,(),(),()) can be disposable for one-time use. In several embodiments, the disposable nature of the overlay applicator trays can allow the overlay applicator trays to be procured by individual consumers that prefer to apply an overlay (e.g.,(),()) to an electronic device (e.g.,()) by themselves, and not relinquish full control of their electronic device to another, such as a sales associate.

8080 9180 80 88 FIG., 91 FIG. In many embodiments, the cradles (e.g.,(),()) can made using vacuum forming with a thermoplastic or other suitable material. In various embodiments, the vacuum formed manufacturing of the cradle can faster and less expensive to manufacture than a cradle formed with injection molding.

93 FIG. 80 FIG. 88 FIG. 91 FIG. 9300 9300 9300 9300 9300 9300 9300 8000 8800 9100 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a method, according to another embodiment. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In many embodiments, methodcan be a method of providing an overlay applicator tray. In some embodiments, the overlay applicator tray can be similar or identical to overlay applicator tray(), overlay applicator tray(), and/or overlay applicator tray().

93 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 31 FIG. 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 34 FIG. 37 FIG. 48 FIG. 56 FIG. 65 FIG. 83 FIG. 9300 9301 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 6950 8080 9180 311 1621 3111 3811 4731 6411 6421 6431 6956 8090 9190 220 320 1650 3401 3720 4800 5600 6550 7100 8350 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing a cradle. In many embodiments, the cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle(). In many embodiments, the cradle can include a device slot. The device slot can be similar or identical to slot(), slot(), device slot(), slot(), slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). In many embodiments, the device slot can be configured to securely hold an electronic device in the device slot. The electronic device can be to device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device, and/or electronic device(). In many embodiments, the cradle can be provided by being vacuum formed.

9300 9302 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 8001 9101 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. In some embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator().

9302 9303 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 8230 9230 9531 9631 9532 9632 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 95 FIG. 96 FIG. 95 FIG. 96 FIG. In many embodiments, blockoptionally can include a blockof providing an overlay layer. The overlay layer can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, the overlay layer can include a first side and a second side. The first side can be similar or identical to top side() and/or top side(). The second side can be similar or identical to bottom side() and/or bottom side(). In several embodiments, the second side is configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device.

9302 9304 140 440 640 740 1540 2740 8240 9240 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. In several embodiments, blocknext can include a blockof providing a release liner. The release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In many embodiments, the release liner can be configured to be removed from the second side of the overlay layer to permit the second side of the overlay layer to be adhered to the screen of the electronic device.

9302 9305 120 420 620 720 1520 2920 3552 6052 8020 9220 9522 9622 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 92 FIG. 95 FIG. 96 FIG. In many embodiments, blockoptionally can include a blockof providing a protective layer. The protective layer can be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). In several embodiments, a side of the protective layer can be removably attached to the first side of the overlay layer. The side of the protective layer can be similar or identical to second side() or second side().

9300 9306 8010 9110 80 FIG. 91 FIG. In a number of embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing an alignment piece. The alignment piece can be similar or identical to alignment piece() and/or alignment piece(). In a number of embodiments, the alignment piece can couple the cradle to the overlay applicator such that the overlay layer is aligned with the screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot as the overlay applicator is applied to the screen of the electronic device.

94 FIG. 9400 9400 9400 9400 9400 9400 9400 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a method, according to another embodiment. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped. In many embodiments, methodcan be a method of using an overlay applicator tray, such as using an overlay applicator tray to apply an overlay to a screen of an electronic device.

94 FIG. 80 FIG. 88 FIG. 91 FIG. 3 FIG. 8 FIG. 16 FIG. 20 FIG. 31 FIG. 35 FIG. 37 38 FIGS.- 46 50 FIGS.- 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 31 FIG. 38 FIG. 47 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 64 FIG. 69 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 16 FIG. 34 FIG. 37 FIG. 48 FIG. 56 FIG. 65 FIG. 83 FIG. 9400 9401 8000 8800 9100 310 832 1620 2032 3100 3520 3710 4630 6410 6420 6430 6950 8080 9180 311 1621 3111 3811 4731 6411 6421 6431 6956 8090 9190 220 320 1650 3401 3720 4800 5600 6550 7100 8350 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof inserting an electronic device in a device slot of a cradle of an overlay applicator tray. The overlay applicator tray can be similar or identical to overlay applicator tray(), overlay applicator tray(), and/or overlay applicator tray(). The cradle can be similar or identical to cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), cradle(), and/or cradle(). The device slot can be similar or identical to slot(), slot(), device slot(), slot(), slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), device slot(), and/or device slot(). The electronic device can be to device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device(), device, and/or electronic device(). In many embodiments, the device slot can be configured to securely hold the electronic device in the device slot when the electronic device is inserted in the device slot.

9400 9402 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 8001 9101 8010 9110 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. In some embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof removing a release liner from an overlay layer. In many embodiments, the release liner and the overlay layer can be part of an overlay applicator attached to the cradle using an alignment piece. The overlay applicator can be similar or identical to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). The alignment piece can be similar or identical to alignment piece() and/or alignment piece().

140 440 640 740 1540 2740 8240 9240 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 8230 9230 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. The release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). The overlay layer can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In a number of embodiments, the alignment piece can couple the cradle to the overlay applicator such that the overlay layer is aligned with the screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot as the overlay applicator is applied to the screen of the electronic device.

9402 8042 9122 9402 80 FIG. 91 FIG. In several embodiments, blockof removing a release liner from an overlay layer can include lifting (or rotating) the overlay applicator to peel back the release liner from the overlay layer, such as by using a first pull tab of the overlay applicator. The first pull tab can be similar or identical to first pull tab() and/or(). In other embodiments, blockof removing the release liner from the overlay layer can include pulling a pull tab of the overlay applicator when the overlay applicator is disposed proximate to the screen of the electronic device. For example, the overlay applicator can be disposed proximate to the screen of the electronic device by resting on or being held against the screen of the electronic device, such as when the electronic device is inserted in the device slot with the screen up, or disposed between the device slot at the screen of the electronic device, such as when the electronic device is inserted in the device slot with the screen down.

9400 9403 9402 9403 9402 9403 9402 In many embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof adhering the overlay layer to a screen of the electronic device. In some embodiments, such as when blockof removing the release liner from the overlay applicator includes lifting (or rotating) the overlay applicator to peel back the release liner from the overlay layer, blockof adhering the overlay layer to the screen of the electronic device can include lowering the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device to adhere the overlay layer to the screen of the electronic device. In other embodiments, such as when blockof removing the release liner from the overlay applicator involves pulling a pull tab of the overlay applicator when the overlay applicator is disposed proximate to the screen of the electronic device, blockof adhering the overlay layer to the screen of the electronic device can be perform simultaneously when blockof removing the release liner from the overlay applicator.

9400 9404 In several embodiments, methodoptionally can include a blockof smoothing out bubbles between the overlay layer and the screen of the electronic device. In many embodiments, a rigid or semi-rigid object can be used to rub the overlay layer or a protective layer on the overlay layer to work out any bubbles between the overlay layer and the screen of the electronic device.

9400 9405 120 420 620 720 1520 2920 3552 6052 8020 9220 8022 9122 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 FIG. 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 92 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. In many embodiments, methodoptionally can include a blockof removing a protective layer from the overlay layer. The protective layer can be similar or identical to protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), protective film(), and/or protective film(). The protective layer can be part of the overlay applicator. In other embodiments, the overlay applicator does not include a protective layer. In some embodiments in which the protective layer is part of the overlay applicator, a second pull tab can be used to peel back the protective layer from the overlay layer. The second pull tab can be similar or identical to second pull tab() and/or second pull tab().

9400 9406 9405 9404 9406 In a number of embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof removing the electronic device from the device slot. In some embodiments, such as when the protective layer has been removed from the overlay layer, the electronic device can be removed from the device slot with the overlay layer adhered to the screen of the electronic device. In other embodiments, such as when a screen of the electronic device is facing downwards towards the device slot, the removal of the electronic device from the device slot can cause the protective layer to be removed from the overlay layer (thus performing blockof removing the protective layer from the overlay layer), or can cause the electronic device to be removed with the protective layer still attached to the overlay layer, such that blockof smoothing out bubbles between the overlay layer and the screen of the electronic device can be performed after performing blockof removing the electronic device from the device slot.

97 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 97 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 9750 9700 9750 9750 9750 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 8230 9230 9750 9700 9701 9700 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 8001 9101 9750 9700 8000 9100 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary overlayattached to an electronic device, according to an embodiment. As an example, overlaycan be made of glass, PET, or another suitable material. However, overlayis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In several embodiments, overlaycan be similar to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In many embodiments, overlaycan be applied to electronic device(e.g., to a touchscreen() or electronic device) using an overlay applicator. For example, the overlay applicator can be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), and/or overlay applicator(). In some embodiments, overlaycan be applied to electronic deviceusing an overlay applicator tray. For example, the overlay applicator tray can be similar to overlay applicator tray() and/or overlay applicator tray().

9700 9700 9701 9702 9701 9702 9701 9705 9710 9701 9702 9711 9706 9750 9701 9702 9750 9701 9702 98 99 FIGS.- In many embodiments, electronic devicecan be a portable and/or handheld electronic device, such as the Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S7 Edge, and/or Galaxy S8 smartphones developed by Samsung of Seoul, South Korea. In other embodiments, the electronic device can be another suitable portable and/or handheld electronic device. In many embodiments, electronic devicecan include a touchscreenand a non-touchscreen portion. Touchscreencan be a capacitive touchscreen or another suitable type of touchscreen. In several embodiments, non-touchscreen portioncan surround touchscreenon one or more sides, such as on a top endand a bottom end, and/or can be beneath touchscreen, as shown inand described below. In many embodiments, the non-touchscreen portioncan include buttons, such as button, speakers, such as speaker, and/or other elements, such as cameras, light sensors, etc. In many embodiments, overlaycan cover both touchscreenand all or portions of non-touchscreen portion, or overlaycan cover only touchscreenand not cover non-touchscreen portion.

9700 9703 9704 9700 9703 9704 9700 9701 9703 9704 9750 9703 9704 9700 In a number of embodiments, electronic devicecan include curved edges at a right sideand/or left side. In some embodiments, the curved edges can curve downward from, and/or decline below, the top plane of the face of electronic deviceat the sides (e.g.,,) of electronic device. In some embodiments, touchscreencan extend at least partially into the curved edges at right sideand/or left side. In several embodiments, overlaycan include curves that correspond to the curved edges at right sideand/or left sideof electronic device, as described below in further detail.

98 FIG. 97 FIG. 99 FIG. 97 FIG. 98 FIG. 99 FIG. 9700 98 98 9701 9750 9700 98 98 9701 9750 9701 9702 9703 9704 9700 9701 9905 9906 9703 9906 9905 9701 9905 9703 Proceeding to the next drawings,illustrates a cross-sectional view of electronic devicealong cross-section line-in, and the bottom edge of touchscreenand overlay.illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of electronic devicealong cross-section line-in, and a portion of the bottom edge of touchscreenand overlay, as identified in. In many embodiments, touchscreencan extend over non-touchscreen portionfrom right sideto left sideof electronic device. In some embodiments, as shown in, touchscreencan include a flat portionand one or more curved portions, such as curved portionat right side. In a number of embodiments, the curved portions (e.g.) can curve downward from, and/or decline below, the plane of flat portionas touchscreenextends from flat portionto the side of the device (e.g., right side).

98 FIG. 9750 9853 9851 9852 9704 9703 9700 9851 9852 9853 9750 9703 9704 9700 9750 9750 9853 9851 9852 9750 9981 9982 In many embodiments, as shown in, overlaycan include a flat overlay portionand/or curved overlay portions, such as curved overlay portionsand, which can correspond to the curved edges at left sideand right side, respectively, of electronic device. In many embodiments, curved overlay portionsandcan curve downward from and/or decline below, the plane of flat overlay portionas overlayextends towards the sides (e.g.,,) of electronic device. In a number of embodiments, overlaycan have an approximately uniform thickness, such that the thickness of overlayat flat overlay portionis approximately the same as the thickness of curved overlay portionsand. In several embodiments, overlaycan have a top sideand a bottom side.

9750 9701 9750 9750 9853 9851 9852 9750 9851 9852 9750 9750 In a number of embodiments, overlaycan made of be glass, tempered glass, silica-infused plastic, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or another suitable material, which can be optically clear and transmit through light from touchscreen. In some embodiments, overlaycan be rigid or semi-rigid, such that overlaycan maintain the formed planar shape of flat overlay portionand maintains the formed curved shape of curved overlay portionsand. In other embodiments, overlaycan be flexible, such that curved overlay portionsand/orcan be curved manually by the user and/or automatically by gravity to form their curved shape, such as when overlayis adhered to electronic device.

9750 9700 9750 9700 9970 9970 9983 9984 9970 9972 9971 9973 9985 9986 9971 9985 9972 9973 9986 9972 9750 9700 9970 9970 9750 9700 9970 9750 9970 99 FIG. 98 99 FIGS.and In many embodiments, overlaycan be attached and/or adhered to electronic devicewith one or more layers of adhesive and/or adhesive carrier. For example, such as shown in, overlaycan be attached and/or adhered to electronic deviceusing an adhesive component. In a number of embodiments, adhesive componentcan include a top sideand a bottom side. In several embodiments, adhesive componentcan include an adhesive carrier, a first adhesive layer, and/or a second adhesive layer. In many embodiments, adhesive carrier can have a top sideand a bottom side. In some embodiments, first adhesive layercan be at top sideof adhesive carrier, and/or second adhesive layercan be at bottom sideof adhesive carrier.do not necessarily show the proportional thicknesses of overlay, device, and/or adhesive component. For example, in some embodiments, adhesive componentcan be the thinnest component of overlay, device, and adhesive component. In these embodiments, overlaycan have a thickness of approximately 0.1 mm to approximately 1.0 mm, and adhesive componentcan have a thickness of approximately 0.02 mm to approximately 0.3 mm.

9971 9985 9972 9981 9750 9973 9986 9972 9701 9700 9972 9972 In many embodiments, first adhesive layercan be configured to attach and/or adhere top sideof adhesive carrierto bottom sideof overlay. In several embodiments, second adhesive layercan be configured to attach and/or adhere bottom sideof adhesive carrierto touchscreenof electronic device. In a number of embodiments, adhesive carriercan be an optically clear carrier layer, and can be a thin sheet of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or other suitable material. For example, in some embodiments, adhesive carriercan have a thickness of approximately 0.02 millimeters (mm) to approximately 0.2 mm.

9971 9973 9971 9973 9973 9971 9750 9700 9971 9973 9700 9750 9700 9750 9700 9971 9973 9971 9973 9900 9971 9973 9700 9750 9750 9971 9973 9750 9700 In many embodiments, first adhesive layerand/or second adhesive layercan be an optically clear adhesive, an adhesive silicone, or another suitable adhesive. In several embodiments, layers-can provide a single-use adhesive of the overlay. For example, in some embodiments, an adhesive strength of second adhesive layercan be greater than an adhesive strength of first adhesive layer, such that once overlayis applied to electronic device, layers-can remain on electronic deviceif overlayis removed and/or peeled away from electronic device. In a number of embodiments, after overlayis removed from electronic deviceand layers-are left on electronic device, layers-can be peeled away from electronic device. In several embodiments, removing layers-from electronic devicewhen peeling away overlaycan beneficially allow for a single-use application of overlayand layers-without permitting reattachment of the same one of overlayto electronic device.

9971 9973 9750 9700 9971 9973 9750 9750 9700 9971 9973 9700 9700 9750 9700 9971 9973 9700 9700 9750 9971 9973 9750 9971 9973 In other embodiments, the adhesive strength of first adhesive layercan be greater than the adhesive strength of second adhesive layer, such that when overlayis peeled away from electronic device, layers-are removed with overlay, which can allow reattachment of overlayto electronic device. In each of the embodiments presented in this paragraph, all of layers-can remain on electronic deviceor can be removed from electronic devicewhen removing overlayfrom electronic device, or only portions of one or more of layers-can remain on electronic deviceor can be removed from electronic devicewhen removing overlayfrom electronic device. In these embodiments, layers-can be designed to make overlayand layers-a single-use component.

9750 9750 9700 9750 9971 9973 140 440 640 740 1540 2740 8240 9240 9700 9973 9971 9973 9973 9971 9973 9971 9750 9973 9971 9973 9750 9750 9700 9971 9973 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 99 FIG. In several embodiments, overlaycan be provided as part of an overlay applicator, as described above, which can facilitate applying overlayto electronic device. For example, in many embodiments, the overlay applicator can include overlay, layers-, an adhesive release liner, and/or other elements or constructions, such as described above. In several embodiments, the adhesive release liner can be similar to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In many embodiments, the adhesive release liner can cover the adhesive and protect it from contaminants until it is ready to be exposed and applied to electronic device. For example, the adhesive release liner can be adhered to second adhesive layerto cover layers-. For embodiments in which the adhesive strength of second adhesive layeris stronger than the adhesive strength of first adhesive layer, the adhesive release liner can be made of a suitable non-stick material, or treated with a suitable non-stick coating, such that the adhesive release liner can be peeled off from second adhesive layerwithout removing first adhesive layerfrom overlay. By removing the adhesive release liner and exposing second adhesive layerin a manner in which layers-remain adhered to overlay, overlaycan be adhered to electronic deviceusing layers-, as shown in.

9750 9701 9750 9906 9701 9702 9970 9750 9970 9750 9700 9853 9851 9852 9972 9750 9853 9851 9852 9970 9853 9851 9852 9971 9973 9750 9701 9853 9851 9852 9750 9700 9851 9852 99 FIG. In many embodiments, overlaycan have dimensions coterminous with touchscreen. In other embodiments, overlaycan extend beyond one or more of the curved sides (e.g., curved portion) of touchscreento adhere in part to non-touchscreen portion, as shown in. In many embodiments, adhesive componentcan have dimensions coterminous with overlay, such that layers adhesive componentattach overlayto electronic deviceboth at flat overlay portionand at curved overlay portionsand. In a number of embodiments, adhesive carriercan be flexible to conform to the shape of overlay, such as at flat overlay portionand at curved overlay portionsand. In certain other embodiments, adhesive componentcan have dimensions that extend only to the sides of flat overlay portion, and not extend along the curved overlay portions (e.g.,,). In each of the embodiments presented in this paragraph, first adhesive layerand second adhesive layercan be configured to avoid having any air pockets between overlayand touchscreenacross all of flat overlay portionand/or along the curved overlay portions (e.g.,,). In the “certain other embodiments” presented in this paragraph, one or more air gaps or other material can be located between overlayand electronic deviceat curved overlay portionsand/or.

9973 9972 9700 9750 9701 9750 9971 9973 9700 9972 9986 9701 In a different embodiment, second adhesive layeris eliminated such that adhesive carrierdirectly contacts electronic device. In this embodiment, particularly when overlayis made of glass and touchscreenalso is made of glass, overlay, first adhesive layer, and second adhesive layercan be part of a protective case for electronic devicesuch that the case keeps adhesive carrier(which is not adhesive on bottom sidein this embodiment) in physical contact against touchscreen.

97 FIG. 97 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 9750 9705 9710 9750 9970 9705 9710 9750 9970 9711 9706 Returning to, although overlayis shown inas not extending onto top endor bottom end, various embodiments of the overlay (e.g.,) and/or the adhesive component (e.g.,()) can be shaped to cover all or portions of top endor bottom end. In some embodiments, the overlay (e.g.,) and/or the adhesive component (e.g.,()) can include cut-outs for the buttons, such as button, speakers, such as speaker, and/or other elements, such as cameras, light sensors, etc.

100 FIG. 99 FIG. 97 FIG. 98 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 97 99 FIGS.- 10000 10001 10000 10050 98 98 10000 9700 10050 10000 9700 10001 9701 10001 10000 9905 9701 9906 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of an electronic device, and the bottom edge of a touchscreenof electronic device, and an overlay. The cross-sectional view can be similar to the cross-sectional view in, and can correspond to a cross-section line similar to cross-section line-in, and the enlarged portion of electronic devicecan be similar to the enlarged portion of electronic deviceidentified in. Overlayis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Electronic devicecan be similar to electronic device(), and touchscreencan be similar to touchscreen(), but touchscreenof electronic devicecan be flat (e.g., similar to flat portionof touchscreen) without curved portions (e.g., without curved portions such as curved portions).

10000 10002 9702 10001 10002 10000 10006 10003 10000 10000 10006 10001 10000 10003 10000 97 99 FIGS.- In many embodiments, electronic devicecan include a non-touchscreen portion, which can be similar to non-touchscreen portion(), but which can surround touchscreenon four sides. In several embodiments, non-touchscreen portionof electronic devicecan include declining portions, such as a declining portionat a curved edge at a right sideof electronic device, at one or more sides of electronic device. In some embodiments, the declining portions (e.g.,) can curve downward from, and/or decline below, the plane of the face (e.g., the plane of touchscreen) of electronic deviceat the sides (e.g.,) of electronic device.

10050 9750 10050 9750 10050 10053 10052 10052 10053 10050 10003 10000 97 99 FIGS.- 97 99 FIGS.- Overlaycan be similar to overlay(), and elements or constructions of overlaycan be similar or identical to various elements or constructions of overlay(). For example, overlaycan include a flat overlay portionand/or curved overlay portions, such as curved overlay portion. In many embodiments, the curved overlay portions (e.g.,) can curve downward from and/or decline below, the plane of flat overlay portionas overlayextends towards the sides (e.g.,) of electronic device.

10050 10000 10070 10070 10070 9972 9971 9973 10050 10000 10062 10070 10050 10001 10001 10050 10062 10050 97 FIG. 97 FIG. 97 FIG. In many embodiments, overlaycan be adhered to electronic deviceusing an adhesive component. In some embodiments, adhesive componentcan be a single adhesive layer. In other embodiments, adhesive componentcan include an adhesive carrier, such as adhesive carrier(), with adhesive layers on each side, such as first adhesive layer() and second adhesive layer(). In yet other embodiments, the adhesive carrier can be a spacer that spaces overlayat a predetermined distance away from electronic device, creating an air gap. In some embodiments, the spacer of adhesive componentcan space overlayat a distance near but, not in contact with, touchscreen, which can be a distance of approximately 0.05 mm to approximately 0.5 mm, as examples. In a number of embodiments, the distance can be sufficiently small to transfer a capacitive value to touchscreenthrough overlayand across air gapwhen overlayis touched.

10070 10000 10006 10000 10070 10006 10052 10070 10000 10002 10001 10070 10001 10070 9906 9701 10070 10070 10001 10070 100 FIG. 99 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- In several embodiments, adhesive componentcan be attached to electronic deviceon curved portions and/or declining portions (e.g.,) of electronic device. In many embodiments, adhesive componentcan be curved to conform to declining portionand/or curved overlay portion, as shown in. In a number of embodiments, adhesive componentcan be attached to electronic deviceat non-touchscreen portion, such as on two or more sides surrounding touchscreen. In many embodiments, adhesive componentis not attached to touchscreen. In other embodiments, an adhesive component, such as adhesive component, can be attached on a curved portion of a touchscreen, such as curved portion() of touchscreen(). In many embodiments, adhesive componentcan be transparent. For example, the adhesive, adhesive carrier, and/or spacer in the adhesive component (e.g.,) can be optically clear and transmit through the light and/or display from the touchscreen (e.g.,). In other embodiments, adhesive componentcan be non-transparent.

10062 10062 10070 9970 9971 9973 10062 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. In a different embodiment, air gapcan be filled with a non-adhesive material. For example, air gapcan be replaced with a transparent PET layer that is not adhesive. In the same or different embodiment, adhesive componentcan be similar or identical to adhesive component(), first adhesive layer(), and/or second adhesive layer() while still maintaining air gap.

101 FIG. 97 FIG. 98 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 9700 98 98 9701 10150 10150 10150 9750 10050 10150 9750 10050 10150 10153 10152 10152 10153 10150 9703 9700 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a cross-sectional view of electronic devicealong cross-section line-in, and a portion of the bottom edge of touchscreen, as identified in, and an overlay. Overlayis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlaycan be similar to overlay() and/or overlay(), and elements or constructions of overlaycan be similar or identical to various elements or constructions of overlay() and/or overlay(). For example, overlaycan include a flat overlay portionand/or curved overlay portions, such as curved overlay portion. In many embodiments, the curved overlay portions (e.g.,) can curve downward from and/or decline below, the plane of flat overlay portionas overlayextends towards the sides (e.g.,) of electronic device.

10150 9700 10170 10170 9970 9971 9973 10170 10150 9700 10150 9700 9701 9701 9702 9700 9972 10170 10150 10170 10150 9700 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 99 FIG. In many embodiments, overlaycan be attached to electronic deviceusing an adhesive component. Adhesive componentcan be similar or identical to adhesive component(), first adhesive layer(), and/or second adhesive layer(). In several embodiments, adhesive componentcan be a single layer of adhesive that can attach overlayto electronic device, such that overlayis adhered to electronic device(i.e., touchscreenonly, or both touchscreenand one or more other portions (e.g., non-touchscreen portion() of electronic device)) with a single layer of adhesive without an adhesive carrier, such as adhesive carrier(). In many embodiments, adhesive componenton overlaycan be covered by an adhesive release liner, as described above, which can be peeled off to expose adhesive componentand allow overlayto be attached to electronic device.

10150 10170 9750 10150 10483 10489 10150 10170 9750 10150 104 FIG. In some embodiments, overlaythe adhesive strength of adhesive componentcan be sufficiently strong such that the overlay breaks, fractures, and/or tears when the overlay is removed from electronic device, although overlayis devoid of being manufactured to create vulnerabilities, such as vulnerabilities-(, described below). In other embodiments, overlayand/or adhesive componentcan be removed from electronic devicewithout damaging overlay.

102 FIG. 97 FIG. 98 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 9700 98 98 9701 10250 10250 10250 9750 10050 10150 10250 9750 10050 10150 10250 10250 10250 10253 10252 10250 10252 10250 10253 Proceeding to the next drawing,illustrates a cross-sectional view of electronic devicealong cross-section line-in, and a portion of the bottom edge of touchscreen, as identified in, and an overlay. Overlayis merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlaycan be similar to overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), and elements or constructions of overlaycan be similar or identical to various elements or constructions of overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In many embodiments, overlaycan be flat across the top of overlayfrom side to side, and the bottom of overlaycan include a flat overlay bottom portionand one or more curved overlay bottom portions, such as curved overlay bottom portion. As shown in, a thickness of overlaycan be greater at the sides around curved overlay bottom portionthan in the middle portion of overlayaround flat overlay bottom portion.

10250 9700 10270 10270 9970 351 353 10170 10270 10250 9700 10250 9700 9701 9701 9702 9700 9972 10270 9972 9971 9973 10270 10250 10270 10250 9700 99 FIG. 3 FIG. 3 FIG. 101 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. In many embodiments, overlaycan be attached to electronic deviceusing an adhesive component. Adhesive componentcan be similar or identical to adhesive component(), first adhesive layer(), second adhesive layer(), and/or adhesive component(). In several embodiments, adhesive componentcan be a single layer of adhesive that can attach overlayto electronic device, such that overlayis adhered to electronic device(i.e., touchscreenonly, or both touchscreenand one or more other portions (e.g., non-touchscreen portion() of electronic device)) with a single layer of adhesive without an adhesive carrier, such as adhesive carrier(). In other embodiments, adhesive componentcan optionally include an adhesive carrier, such as adhesive carrier(), as well as adhesive layers on each side, such as first adhesive layer() and second adhesive layer(). In many embodiments, adhesive componenton overlaycan be covered by an adhesive release liner, as described above, which can be peeled off to expose adhesive componentand allow overlayto be attached to electronic device.

103 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 10372 10372 10372 9972 10372 9972 10372 10372 10383 10389 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of an adhesive carrier. Adhesive carrieris merely exemplary, and embodiments of the adhesive carrier are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The adhesive carrier can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Adhesive carriercan be similar to adhesive carrier(), and elements or constructions or adhesive carriercan be similar or identical to various elements or constructions of adhesive carrier(). In many embodiments, adhesive carriercan be a transparent PET layer or other suitable material. In several embodiments, adhesive carriercan include one or more perforations, such as perforations-.

10383 10389 10372 10372 10372 10372 10372 In a number of embodiments, the perforations (e.g.,-) can include a series of microscopic holes along a line or other path that generally are not visible to the unaided eye. In a number of embodiments, the holes can be sufficiently small to not distort a noticeable amount of the light optically transmitted through adhesive carrier. For example, the holes can each be less than approximately 0.1 mm in diameter. In some embodiments, for example, the holes can be approximately 0.001 mm to 0.09 mm in diameter. In a number of embodiments, the holes can each extend through the thickness of adhesive carrier. In other embodiments, the holes can extend partially through the thickness of adhesive carrier, such as in a top portion and/or a bottom portion of adhesive carrier, but not extend fully through the thickness of adhesive carrier.

10372 9971 9973 9750 10050 10150 10250 9700 10000 10383 10389 10372 10372 10383 10389 10372 10383 10389 10372 99 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. In many embodiments, adhesive carriercan be used with adhesive layers on each side, similarly to layers-in, to attach an overlay (e.g.,(),(),(),()) to an electronic device (e.g.,(),()). The one or more of the perforations (e.g.,-) can provide structural vulnerabilities in adhesive carrier, such that adhesive carriercan tear at one or more of the perforations (e.g.,-) when the overlay is removed from the electronic device. In many embodiments, one or more of the adhesive layers can have a sufficient adhesive strength in certain portions of the adhesive layers such that lifting and/or peeling off the overlay from the electronic device can result in a tear in adhesive carrieralong a perforation (e.g.,-). The perforation(s) can assist in making adhesive carriera single-use item.

10383 10389 10372 10383 10372 10388 10389 10372 10372 10372 10372 10383 10372 10361 10362 10361 10362 10372 10361 10362 10383 10383 In several embodiments, the perforations (e.g.,-) can extend partially or fully across a portion of adhesive carrier. For example, perforationcan extend fully across adhesive carrierfrom one end to the other end. As other examples, perforationsandcan extend fully across adhesive carrierfrom one side to the other side. When the overlay is peeled away from the electronic device, adhesive carriercan tear along the perforations fully across adhesive carrier. For example, adhesive carrierincludes perforation, which invisibly divides adhesive carrierinto a first sideand a second side. In many embodiments, first sidecan include a stronger adhesive on the top adhesive layer than on the bottom adhesive layer, and second sidecan include a stronger adhesive on the bottom adhesive layer than the top adhesive layer. When the overlay is peeled away from the electronic device, adhesive carriercan be more strongly adhered to the overlay on first sideand more strongly adhered to the electronic device on second side, such that peeling across perforationresults in a tear along perforation.

10384 10385 10387 10372 10372 10384 10385 10387 As further examples, perforations,, andcan extend partially across adhesive carrier. When the overlay is peeled away from the electronic device, adhesive carriercan start tearing along the partial perforations (e.g.,,,) and, in many embodiments, can continue tearing beyond the end of the perforation as the overlay is peeled away from the electronic device.

10386 10372 10386 103 FIG. As yet another example, perforationcan have a non-linear shape, such as a curved shape shown in, and can extend from a first side to an adjacent side. When the overlay is peeled away from the electronic device, adhesive carriercan tear along the curved perforation (e.g.,).

10372 In a number of embodiments, each hole in the series of holes can be spaced apart sufficiently close to facilitate tearing adhesive carrierwhen the overlay is peeled away from the electronic device. For example, adjacent holes can be spaced approximately 0.005 mm to approximately 0.2 mm apart from each other, depending on the size of the holes and the strength of the adhesive layers.

104 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 99 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 103 FIG. 99 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 103 FIG. 10450 10470 10450 10470 10450 9750 10050 10150 10250 10450 9750 10050 10150 10250 10470 9970 10170 10270 10372 10270 9970 10170 10270 10372 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of an overlayand an adhesive component. Overlayand adhesive componentare merely exemplary, and embodiments of the overlay and adhesive component are not limited to the embodiments presented herein. The overlay and adhesive component can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Overlaycan be similar to overlay (e.g.,(),(),(),()), and elements or constructions of overlaycan be similar or identical to various elements or constructions of overlay (e.g.,(),(),(),()). Adhesive componentcan be similar to adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive component(), and/or adhesive carrier(), and elements or constructions or adhesive componentcan be similar or identical to various elements or constructions of adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive component(), and/or adhesive carrier().

10450 10483 10489 10483 10489 10383 10389 10483 10839 10450 9700 10000 10483 10489 10170 10270 9972 10372 103 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 99 FIG. In many embodiments, overlaycan include one or more vulnerabilities, such as vulnerabilities-. Vulnerabilities-can be similar or identical to perforations-(). In several embodiments, vulnerabilities-can be configured such that overlaybreaks when peeled away or removed from the electronic device (e.g.,(),()). In some overlay embodiments, such as glass overlays, vulnerabilities-can be nicks, perforations, or other vulnerabilities to fracture. In many embodiments, the overlay can be used with a single adhesive layer (e.g., adhesive component(), adhesive component()). In other embodiments, the overlay can be used with an adhesive carrier (e.g.,(),).

10383 10389 10372 10470 10350 10470 10372 10470 10750 9972 9970 9750 10372 10470 10750 10372 10470 10750 10001 10000 103 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 103 FIG. 103 FIG. 100 FIG. 100 FIG. In a number of embodiments, the perforations (e.g.,-), nicks, or vulnerabilities in the adhesive carrier (e.g.,) and/or overlay can advantageously allow for single use of the overlay, and destruction of adhesive component e.g.,and/or overlayupon removal to prevent reattachment of the overlay and adhesive componentto the electronic device. Although adhesive carrier(), adhesive component, and overlayare shown as rounded at the sides, similar to adhesive carrier(), adhesive component(), and overlay() respectively, various embodiments of adhesive carrier(), adhesive component, and overlaycan be flat. For example, adhesive carrier(), adhesive component, and overlaycan be flat and can be attached to a flat touchscreen without curved portions, such as touchscreen() of electronic device().

10483 10489 10450 10450 10450 10450 10483 10450 10461 10462 10450 10450 10483 In several embodiments, the vulnerabilities (e.g.,-) can extend partially or fully across a portion of overlay. For example, when overlayis peeled away and/or removed from the electronic device, overlaycan tear along the vulnerabilities. For example, overlayincludes vulnerability, which invisibly divides overlayinto a first sideand a second side. When overlayis peeled away from the electronic device, overlaycan break along vulnerability.

9750 10050 10150 10250 10450 9970 10170 10270 10372 10470 9750 9700 9970 9700 9750 9973 9971 10150 9700 10150 10170 10150 9750 10050 10150 10250 10450 10372 10372 10383 10389 10372 10450 10470 10450 10483 10489 10450 10470 10450 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 104 FIG. 99 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 103 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 97 99 FIGS.- 99 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 97 99 FIGS.- 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 101 FIG. 101 FIG. 101 FIG. 101 FIG. 101 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 104 FIG. 103 FIG. 103 FIG. 104 FIG. 104 FIG. 104 FIG. 104 FIG. 104 FIG. 104 FIG. 104 FIG. In many embodiments, the overlay (e.g., overlay (e.g.,(),(),(),(), and/or overlay()), and/or the adhesive component (e.g., adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive carrier(), and/or adhesive component) can be configured for single-use application of the overlay, such that when the overlay is removed from the electronic device, at least a portion of the adhesive component is detached from at least a portion of the overlay. For example, if overlay() is removed from electronic device(), at least a portion of adhesive component() remain adhered to electronic device() and become separated from overlay(), such as when the adhesive strength of second adhesive layer() is stronger than the adhesive strength of first adhesive layer(). As another example, if overlay() is removed from electronic device(), overlay() can break, resulting in at least a portion of adhesive component() becoming separated from overlay(). As yet another example, if an overlay (e.g., overlay (e.g.,(),(),(),(), and/or()) is used with adhesive carrier(), adhesive carriercan tear, such as along one or more of perforations-(), when the overlay is removed from the electronic device, which can result in at least a portion of adhesive carrierbeing detached from the overlay. As a further example, if overlay() and adhesive component() are attached to an electronic device, then removed, overlay() can break, such as along one or more of vulnerabilities-(), when overlay() is removed from the electronic device, which can result in at least a portion of adhesive component() being detached from overlay().

9750 10050 10150 10250 10450 9970 10170 10270 10372 10470 9701 9700 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 104 FIG. 99 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 103 FIG. 97 FIG. 97 FIG. In many embodiments, the overlay (e.g., overlay (e.g.,(),(),(),(), and/or()), and/or the adhesive component (e.g., adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive carrier(), and/or adhesive component) can be configured such that the overlay and/or the adhesive component cannot be re-adhered to the electronic device using the adhesive component after the single-use application of the overlay and after removal of the overlay from the screen of the device. For example, the overlay and/or the adhesive component can be damaged and/or destroyed, such that the overlay and/or the adhesive component cannot be re-adhered in the same way as the initial adhesion of the overlay to the electronic device in the single-use application of the overlay. In several embodiments, the overlay and/or the adhesive component can be configured such that re-adhesion of the overlay to the electronic device using the adhesive component after the single-use application of the overlay and after removal of the overlay from the electronic device can produce a distortion of at least a portion of a display of the screen (e.g., touchscreen()) of the electronic device (e.g.,()) that is seen through the overlay and the adhesive component.

105 FIG. 10500 10500 10500 10500 10500 10500 Turning ahead in the drawings,illustrates a flow chart for an embodiment of a method, according to another embodiment. Methodis merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments presented herein. Methodcan be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of methodcan be performed in the order presented. In other embodiments, the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities of the methodcan be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, the processes, and/or the activities in methodcan be combined or skipped.

105 FIG. 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 104 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 10500 10501 130 430 630 730 1530 2930 8230 9230 9750 10050 10150 10250 10450 9981 9982 Referring to, methodcan include a blockof providing an overlay. The overlay can be similar or identical to overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), overlay(), and/or overlay(). In many embodiments, the overlay can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side can be similar or identical to top side(). The bottom side can be similar or identical to bottom side().

10501 9851 9852 98 FIG. 98 99 FIGS.- In a number of embodiments, blockof providing an overlay can include providing the overlay such that the overlay can include one or more curved portions configured to correspond to one or more curved areas of a screen of an electronic device. The curved portions can be similar to curved overlay portions() and/or().

10500 10502 10502 9970 10170 10270 10372 10470 9983 9984 9700 10000 9701 10001 99 FIG. 101 FIG. 102 FIG. 103 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. 97 99 FIGS.- 100 FIG. In some embodiments, methodnext can include a blockof providing an adhesive component. In the same or different embodiments, blockcan include coupling together the overly and the adhesive component. The adhesive component can be similar or identical to adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive component(), adhesive carrier(), and/or adhesive component). In several embodiments, the adhesive component can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side can be similar or identical to top side(). The bottom side can be similar or identical to bottom side(). In many embodiments, the top side of the adhesive component can be adhered to the bottom side of the overlay. In a number of embodiments the adhesive component can be configured to adhere the bottom side of the overlay to a screen of an electronic device in a single-use application of the overlay by adhering the bottom side of the adhesive component to the screen of the electronic device. The electronic device can be similar or identical to electronic device() and/or electronic device(). The screen can be similar or identical to touchscreen() and/or touchscreen().

In several embodiments, the overlay and the adhesive component can be configured such that, when the overlay is removed from being adhered to the screen of the electronic device after the single-use application of the overlay, at least a portion of the adhesive component can be detached from at least a portion of the overlay.

In various embodiments, the overlay and the adhesive component can be configured such that the overlay cannot be re-adhered to the screen of the electronic device using the adhesive component after the single-use application of the overlay and after removal of the overlay from the screen of the electronic device.

In many embodiments, the overlay and the adhesive component are configured such that re-adhesion of the overlay to the screen of the electronic device using the adhesive component after the single-use application of the overlay and after removal of the overlay from the screen of the electronic device produces a distortion of at least a portion of a display of the screen of the electronic device that is seen through the overlay and the adhesive component.

9972 10372 9985 9986 9971 9973 99 FIG. 103 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. 99 FIG. In several embodiments, the adhesive component can include an adhesive carrier comprising a top side and a bottom side. The adhesive carrier can be similar or identical to adhesive carrier() and/or adhesive carrier(). The top side can be similar or identical to top side(). The bottom side can be similar or identical to bottom side(). In many embodiments, the adhesive component also can include a first adhesive layer at the top side of the adhesive carrier. The first adhesive layer can be similar or identical to first adhesive layer(). In several embodiments, the first adhesive layer can adhere the top side of the adhesive carrier to the bottom side of the overlay. In some embodiments, the adhesive component additionally can include a second adhesive layer at the bottom side of the adhesive carrier. The second adhesive layer can be similar or identical to second adhesive layer(). In many embodiments, the second adhesive layer can be configured to adhere the bottom side of the adhesive carrier to the screen of the electronic device in the single-use application of the overlay.

In various embodiments, an adhesive strength of the second adhesive layer is stronger than an adhesive strength of the first adhesive layer. In other embodiments, the adhesive strength of the second adhesive layer can be weaker than or the same as the adhesive strength of the first adhesive layer.

10383 10389 103 FIG. In many embodiments, the adhesive carrier can include one or more perforations. The perforations can be similar or identical to perforations-(). In several embodiments, the one or more perforations each can include a series of holes extending at least partially through the adhesive carrier. In various embodiments, each hole of the series of holes can have a diameter between approximately 0.001 mm and approximately 0.1 mm.

10070 10170 10270 10483 10489 100 FIG. 102 FIG. 103 FIG. 104 FIG. In several embodiments, the adhesive component can be configured such that the adhesive component includes a single layer of adhesive and is devoid of an adhesive carrier. For example, the adhesive component can be similar or identical to adhesive component(), adhesive component(), and/or adhesive component(). In several embodiments, the overlay can include one or more vulnerabilities to fracture. For example, the vulnerabilities to fracture can be similar or identical to vulnerabilities-(). In a number of embodiments, the single layer of adhesive can have an adhesive strength such that the overlay fractures at the one or more vulnerabilities to fracture when the overlay is removed from being adhered to the screen of the electronic device after the single-use application of the overlay.

10500 10503 10503 100 400 600 700 1500 3000 3550 6050 8001 9101 8000 9100 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 30 FIG. 35 36 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. In many embodiments, methodoptionally can include a blockof providing an overlay applicator. In the same or different embodiments, blockcan include coupling together the overlay applicator and the adhesive component. The overlay applicator can be similar to overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator(), overlay applicator tray(), and/or overlay applicator tray(). In many embodiments, the overlay applicator can include the overlay and the adhesive component.

140 440 640 740 1540 2740 8240 9240 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 82 FIG. 92 FIG. In several embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an adhesive release liner that includes a top side and a bottom side. The adhesive release liner can be similar or identical to adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), adhesive release liner(), and/or adhesive release liner(). In many embodiments, the top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay using the adhesive component. In several embodiments, the adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive component at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants.

115 415 615 715 1515 2915 3557 8010 9110 1 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 15 FIG. 29 30 FIGS.- 35 36 FIGS.- 80 FIG. 91 FIG. In a number of embodiments, the overlay applicator can include an alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism can be similar or identical to alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment mechanism(), alignment piece(), and/or alignment piece(). In various embodiments, the alignment mechanism can be configured to align the overlay with the screen of the electronic device as the overlay is adhered to the screen of the electronic device.

150 450 650 750 1550 2750 6055 8042 8022 9142 9122 1 FIG. 4 5 FIGS.- 6 FIG. 7 42 44 45 48 49 FIGS.,,-,- 15 FIG. 27 30 FIGS.- 60 FIG. 80 FIG. 80 FIG. 91 FIG. 91 FIG. In several embodiments, the overlay applicator can include a pull tab. The pull tab can be similar or identical to pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), pull tab(), first pull tab(), second pull tab(), first pull tab(), and/or second pull tab(). In a number of embodiments, the pull tab can be configured to facilitate removal of the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay to expose the adhesive component to the screen of the electronic device.

1 105 FIGS.- 23 26 51 54 75 79 93 94 105 FIGS.-,-,-,-, and Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Accordingly, the disclosure of embodiments of the invention is intended to be illustrative of the scope of the invention and is not intended to be limiting. It is intended that the scope of the invention shall be limited only to the extent required by the appended claims. For example, to one of ordinary skill in the art, it will be readily apparent that various elements ofmay be modified, combined, and/or interchanged, and that the foregoing discussion of certain of these embodiments does not necessarily represent a complete description of all possible embodiments. As another example, one or more of the procedures, processes, or activities ofmay include different procedures, processes, and/or activities and be performed in many different orders.

Replacement of one or more claimed elements constitutes reconstruction and not repair. Additionally, benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described with regard to specific embodiments. The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element or elements that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced, however, are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all of the claims, unless such benefits, advantages, solutions, or elements are expressly stated in such claim.

Moreover, embodiments and limitations disclosed herein are not dedicated to the public under the doctrine of dedication if the embodiments and/or limitations: (1) are not expressly claimed in the claims; and (2) are or are potentially equivalents of express elements and/or limitations in the claims under the doctrine of equivalents.